GS-9 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,640 | $30.01 | $2,400.80 |
| Step 2 | $64,728 | $31.01 | $2,480.80 |
| Step 3 | $66,817 | $32.02 | $2,561.60 |
| Step 4 | $68,905 | $33.02 | $2,641.60 |
| Step 5 | $70,994 | $34.02 | $2,721.60 |
| Step 6 | $73,082 | $35.02 | $2,801.60 |
| Step 7 | $75,171 | $36.02 | $2,881.60 |
| Step 8 | $77,259 | $37.02 | $2,961.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,348 | $38.02 | $3,041.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,436 | $39.02 | $3,121.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,994 |
| Per month | $5,916 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,721.60 |
| Hourly | $34.02 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-10 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-9 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $62,640 at the first step to $81,436 at the top step, with $70,994 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.