GS-9 Pay — Richmond (2026)
This page shows GS-9 pay in the Richmond locality pay area for 2026. The Richmond area adds 22.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,475 | $30.89 | $2,471.20 |
| Step 2 | $66,624 | $31.92 | $2,553.60 |
| Step 3 | $68,774 | $32.95 | $2,636.00 |
| Step 4 | $70,924 | $33.98 | $2,718.40 |
| Step 5 | $73,073 | $35.01 | $2,800.80 |
| Step 6 | $75,223 | $36.04 | $2,883.20 |
| Step 7 | $77,373 | $37.07 | $2,965.60 |
| Step 8 | $79,522 | $38.10 | $3,048.00 |
| Step 9 | $81,672 | $39.13 | $3,130.40 |
| Step 10 | $83,822 | $40.16 | $3,212.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Richmond, VA locality | 22.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,073 |
| Per month | $6,089 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,800.80 |
| Hourly | $35.01 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Richmond GS scale
- GS-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Richmond
- GS-10 in Richmond
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Richmond?
For 2026, GS-9 in Richmond ranges from $64,475 at the first step to $83,822 at the top step, with $73,073 near the middle.
How is Richmond locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.