GS-14 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,646 | $61.16 | $4,892.80 |
| Step 2 | $131,901 | $63.20 | $5,056.00 |
| Step 3 | $136,157 | $65.24 | $5,219.20 |
| Step 4 | $140,412 | $67.28 | $5,382.40 |
| Step 5 | $144,668 | $69.32 | $5,545.60 |
| Step 6 | $148,923 | $71.36 | $5,708.80 |
| Step 7 | $153,178 | $73.40 | $5,872.00 |
| Step 8 | $157,434 | $75.44 | $6,035.20 |
| Step 9 | $161,689 | $77.47 | $6,197.60 |
| Step 10 | $165,945 | $79.51 | $6,360.80 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $144,668 |
| Per month | $12,056 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,545.60 |
| Hourly | $69.32 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-15 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-14 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $127,646 at the first step to $165,945 at the top step, with $144,668 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.