GS-7 Pay — Virginia Beach-Norfolk (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,210 | $24.54 | $1,963.20 |
| Step 2 | $52,917 | $25.36 | $2,028.80 |
| Step 3 | $54,624 | $26.17 | $2,093.60 |
| Step 4 | $56,331 | $26.99 | $2,159.20 |
| Step 5 | $58,039 | $27.81 | $2,224.80 |
| Step 6 | $59,746 | $28.63 | $2,290.40 |
| Step 7 | $61,453 | $29.45 | $2,356.00 |
| Step 8 | $63,160 | $30.26 | $2,420.80 |
| Step 9 | $64,867 | $31.08 | $2,486.40 |
| Step 10 | $66,574 | $31.90 | $2,552.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA-NC locality | 18.8% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,039 |
| Per month | $4,837 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,224.80 |
| Hourly | $27.81 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-8 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Virginia Beach-Norfolk?
For 2026, GS-7 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk ranges from $51,210 at the first step to $66,574 at the top step, with $58,039 near the middle.
How is Virginia Beach-Norfolk locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.