GS-14 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-14 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,385 | $62.95 | $5,036.00 |
| Step 2 | $135,765 | $65.05 | $5,204.00 |
| Step 3 | $140,145 | $67.15 | $5,372.00 |
| Step 4 | $144,525 | $69.25 | $5,540.00 |
| Step 5 | $148,905 | $71.35 | $5,708.00 |
| Step 6 | $153,285 | $73.45 | $5,876.00 |
| Step 7 | $157,665 | $75.55 | $6,044.00 |
| Step 8 | $162,045 | $77.64 | $6,211.20 |
| Step 9 | $166,426 | $79.74 | $6,379.20 |
| Step 10 | $170,806 | $81.84 | $6,547.20 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $148,905 |
| Per month | $12,409 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,708.00 |
| Hourly | $71.35 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Richmond
- GS-15 in Richmond
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-14 in Richmond ranges from $131,385 at the first step to $170,806 at the top step, with $148,905 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.