GS-13 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-13 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,183 | $53.27 | $4,261.60 |
| Step 2 | $114,889 | $55.05 | $4,404.00 |
| Step 3 | $118,596 | $56.83 | $4,546.40 |
| Step 4 | $122,302 | $58.60 | $4,688.00 |
| Step 5 | $126,008 | $60.38 | $4,830.40 |
| Step 6 | $129,715 | $62.15 | $4,972.00 |
| Step 7 | $133,421 | $63.93 | $5,114.40 |
| Step 8 | $137,127 | $65.71 | $5,256.80 |
| Step 9 | $140,834 | $67.48 | $5,398.40 |
| Step 10 | $144,540 | $69.26 | $5,540.80 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $126,008 |
| Per month | $10,501 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,830.40 |
| Hourly | $60.38 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Richmond
- GS-14 in Richmond
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-13 in Richmond ranges from $111,183 at the first step to $144,540 at the top step, with $126,008 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.