GS-3 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-3 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,881 | $16.23 | $1,298.40 |
| Step 2 | $35,011 | $16.78 | $1,342.40 |
| Step 3 | $36,141 | $17.32 | $1,385.60 |
| Step 4 | $37,271 | $17.86 | $1,428.80 |
| Step 5 | $38,401 | $18.40 | $1,472.00 |
| Step 6 | $39,531 | $18.94 | $1,515.20 |
| Step 7 | $40,661 | $19.48 | $1,558.40 |
| Step 8 | $41,790 | $20.02 | $1,601.60 |
| Step 9 | $42,920 | $20.57 | $1,645.60 |
| Step 10 | $44,050 | $21.11 | $1,688.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,401 |
| Per month | $3,200 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,472.00 |
| Hourly | $18.40 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Richmond
- GS-4 in Richmond
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-3 in Richmond ranges from $33,881 at the first step to $44,050 at the top step, with $38,401 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.