GS-5 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-5 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,552 | $20.39 | $1,631.20 |
| Step 2 | $43,971 | $21.07 | $1,685.60 |
| Step 3 | $45,389 | $21.75 | $1,740.00 |
| Step 4 | $46,808 | $22.43 | $1,794.40 |
| Step 5 | $48,226 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
| Step 6 | $49,644 | $23.79 | $1,903.20 |
| Step 7 | $51,063 | $24.47 | $1,957.60 |
| Step 8 | $52,481 | $25.15 | $2,012.00 |
| Step 9 | $53,900 | $25.83 | $2,066.40 |
| Step 10 | $55,318 | $26.51 | $2,120.80 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,226 |
| Per month | $4,019 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,848.80 |
| Hourly | $23.11 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Richmond
- GS-6 in Richmond
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-5 in Richmond ranges from $42,552 at the first step to $55,318 at the top step, with $48,226 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.