GS-13 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $108,019 | $51.76 | $4,140.80 |
| Step 2 | $111,620 | $53.48 | $4,278.40 |
| Step 3 | $115,221 | $55.21 | $4,416.80 |
| Step 4 | $118,821 | $56.93 | $4,554.40 |
| Step 5 | $122,422 | $58.66 | $4,692.80 |
| Step 6 | $126,023 | $60.38 | $4,830.40 |
| Step 7 | $129,624 | $62.11 | $4,968.80 |
| Step 8 | $133,225 | $63.84 | $5,107.20 |
| Step 9 | $136,826 | $65.56 | $5,244.80 |
| Step 10 | $140,426 | $67.29 | $5,383.20 |
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 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $122,422 |
| Per month | $10,202 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,692.80 |
| Hourly | $58.66 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-14 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-13 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $108,019 at the first step to $140,426 at the top step, with $122,422 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.