GS-6 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-6 pay in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay area for 2026. The Virginia Beach-Norfolk area adds 18.8% in locality pay on top of the GS-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,084 | $22.08 | $1,766.40 |
| Step 2 | $47,620 | $22.82 | $1,825.60 |
| Step 3 | $49,156 | $23.55 | $1,884.00 |
| Step 4 | $50,692 | $24.29 | $1,943.20 |
| Step 5 | $52,228 | $25.03 | $2,002.40 |
| Step 6 | $53,764 | $25.76 | $2,060.80 |
| Step 7 | $55,300 | $26.50 | $2,120.00 |
| Step 8 | $56,836 | $27.23 | $2,178.40 |
| Step 9 | $58,372 | $27.97 | $2,237.60 |
| Step 10 | $59,908 | $28.71 | $2,296.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $43,963 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,228 |
| Per month | $4,352 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,002.40 |
| Hourly | $25.03 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Virginia Beach-Norfolk GS scale
- GS-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-7 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-6 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $46,084 at the first step to $59,908 at the top step, with $52,228 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality percentage of 18.8%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Virginia Beach-Norfolk rate remained 18.8%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-6 figures for Virginia Beach-Norfolk are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-VB · effective January 11, 2026 · Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC, 18.8% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.