GS-8 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-8 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,374 | $27.97 | $2,237.60 |
| Step 2 | $60,320 | $28.90 | $2,312.00 |
| Step 3 | $62,265 | $29.83 | $2,386.40 |
| Step 4 | $64,210 | $30.77 | $2,461.60 |
| Step 5 | $66,156 | $31.70 | $2,536.00 |
| Step 6 | $68,101 | $32.63 | $2,610.40 |
| Step 7 | $70,047 | $33.56 | $2,684.80 |
| Step 8 | $71,992 | $34.50 | $2,760.00 |
| Step 9 | $73,938 | $35.43 | $2,834.40 |
| Step 10 | $75,883 | $36.36 | $2,908.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,156 |
| Per month | $5,513 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,536.00 |
| Hourly | $31.70 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Richmond
- GS-9 in Richmond
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-8 in Richmond ranges from $58,374 at the first step to $75,883 at the top step, with $66,156 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.