GS-4 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,950 | $17.70 | $1,416.00 |
| Step 2 | $38,182 | $18.30 | $1,464.00 |
| Step 3 | $39,414 | $18.89 | $1,511.20 |
| Step 4 | $40,646 | $19.48 | $1,558.40 |
| Step 5 | $41,878 | $20.07 | $1,605.60 |
| Step 6 | $43,110 | $20.66 | $1,652.80 |
| Step 7 | $44,342 | $21.25 | $1,700.00 |
| Step 8 | $45,574 | $21.84 | $1,747.20 |
| Step 9 | $46,806 | $22.43 | $1,794.40 |
| Step 10 | $48,038 | $23.02 | $1,841.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,878 |
| Per month | $3,490 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,605.60 |
| Hourly | $20.07 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-5 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-4 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $36,950 at the first step to $48,038 at the top step, with $41,878 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.