GS-1 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,616 | $13.23 | $1,058.40 |
| Step 2 | $28,541 | $13.68 | $1,094.40 |
| Step 3 | $29,460 | $14.12 | $1,129.60 |
| Step 4 | $30,374 | $14.55 | $1,164.00 |
| Step 5 | $31,290 | $14.99 | $1,199.20 |
| Step 6 | $31,827 | $15.25 | $1,220.00 |
| Step 7 | $32,736 | $15.69 | $1,255.20 |
| Step 8 | $33,650 | $16.12 | $1,289.60 |
| Step 9 | $33,688 | $16.14 | $1,291.20 |
| Step 10 | $34,542 | $16.55 | $1,324.00 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,290 |
| Per month | $2,608 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,199.20 |
| Hourly | $14.99 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Richmond
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-1 in Richmond ranges from $27,616 at the first step to $34,542 at the top step, with $31,290 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.