GS-12 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,838 | $43.53 | $3,482.40 |
| Step 2 | $93,866 | $44.98 | $3,598.40 |
| Step 3 | $96,894 | $46.43 | $3,714.40 |
| Step 4 | $99,923 | $47.88 | $3,830.40 |
| Step 5 | $102,951 | $49.33 | $3,946.40 |
| Step 6 | $105,979 | $50.78 | $4,062.40 |
| Step 7 | $109,007 | $52.23 | $4,178.40 |
| Step 8 | $112,036 | $53.68 | $4,294.40 |
| Step 9 | $115,064 | $55.13 | $4,410.40 |
| Step 10 | $118,092 | $56.58 | $4,526.40 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,951 |
| Per month | $8,579 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,946.40 |
| Hourly | $49.33 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-13 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-12 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $90,838 at the first step to $118,092 at the top step, with $102,951 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.