GS-8 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,713 | $27.17 | $2,173.60 |
| Step 2 | $58,603 | $28.08 | $2,246.40 |
| Step 3 | $60,493 | $28.99 | $2,319.20 |
| Step 4 | $62,383 | $29.89 | $2,391.20 |
| Step 5 | $64,273 | $30.80 | $2,464.00 |
| Step 6 | $66,163 | $31.70 | $2,536.00 |
| Step 7 | $68,053 | $32.61 | $2,608.80 |
| Step 8 | $69,944 | $33.51 | $2,680.80 |
| Step 9 | $71,834 | $34.42 | $2,753.60 |
| Step 10 | $73,724 | $35.33 | $2,826.40 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,273 |
| Per month | $5,356 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,464.00 |
| Hourly | $30.80 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-9 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-8 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $56,713 at the first step to $73,724 at the top step, with $64,273 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.