GS-2 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,167 | $14.45 | $1,156.00 |
| Step 2 | $30,884 | $14.80 | $1,184.00 |
| Step 3 | $31,885 | $15.28 | $1,222.40 |
| Step 4 | $32,729 | $15.68 | $1,254.40 |
| Step 5 | $33,095 | $15.86 | $1,268.80 |
| Step 6 | $34,068 | $16.32 | $1,305.60 |
| Step 7 | $35,041 | $16.79 | $1,343.20 |
| Step 8 | $36,014 | $17.26 | $1,380.80 |
| Step 9 | $36,987 | $17.72 | $1,417.60 |
| Step 10 | $37,960 | $18.19 | $1,455.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,095 |
| Per month | $2,758 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,268.80 |
| Hourly | $15.86 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-3 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-2 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $30,167 at the first step to $37,960 at the top step, with $33,095 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.