GS-7 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-7 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,710 | $25.26 | $2,020.80 |
| Step 2 | $54,467 | $26.10 | $2,088.00 |
| Step 3 | $56,224 | $26.94 | $2,155.20 |
| Step 4 | $57,982 | $27.78 | $2,222.40 |
| Step 5 | $59,739 | $28.62 | $2,289.60 |
| Step 6 | $61,496 | $29.47 | $2,357.60 |
| Step 7 | $63,253 | $30.31 | $2,424.80 |
| Step 8 | $65,010 | $31.15 | $2,492.00 |
| Step 9 | $66,767 | $31.99 | $2,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $68,524 | $32.83 | $2,626.40 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,739 |
| Per month | $4,978 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,289.60 |
| Hourly | $28.62 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Richmond
- GS-8 in Richmond
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-7 in Richmond ranges from $52,710 at the first step to $68,524 at the top step, with $59,739 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Richmond locality percentage of 22.28%, 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 Richmond rate remained 22.28%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-7 figures for Richmond are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RCH · effective January 11, 2026 · Richmond, VA, 22.28% 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.