GS-3 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,917 | $15.77 | $1,261.60 |
| Step 2 | $34,015 | $16.30 | $1,304.00 |
| Step 3 | $35,113 | $16.82 | $1,345.60 |
| Step 4 | $36,210 | $17.35 | $1,388.00 |
| Step 5 | $37,308 | $17.88 | $1,430.40 |
| Step 6 | $38,406 | $18.40 | $1,472.00 |
| Step 7 | $39,503 | $18.93 | $1,514.40 |
| Step 8 | $40,601 | $19.45 | $1,556.00 |
| Step 9 | $41,699 | $19.98 | $1,598.40 |
| Step 10 | $42,797 | $20.51 | $1,640.80 |
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 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,308 |
| Per month | $3,109 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,430.40 |
| Hourly | $17.88 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-4 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- 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 Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-3 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $32,917 at the first step to $42,797 at the top step, with $37,308 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.