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$84,314 GS-13 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2014)
$109,608 GS-13 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2014)
+$11,923 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 16.47% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,314 $3,242.85 $40.40 +$11,923
Step 2 $87,124 $3,350.92 $41.75 +$12,320
Step 3 $89,935 $3,459.04 $43.09 +$12,718
Step 4 $92,745 $3,567.12 $44.44 +$13,115
Step 5 $95,555 $3,675.19 $45.79 +$13,512
Step 6 $98,366 $3,783.31 $47.13 +$13,910
Step 7 $101,176 $3,891.38 $48.48 +$14,307
Step 8 $103,987 $3,999.50 $49.83 +$14,705
Step 9 $106,797 $4,107.58 $51.17 +$15,102
Step 10 $109,608 $4,215.69 $52.52 +$15,500
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • RICHMOND GS-13 Step 1 $84,314
  • Locality add-on +$11,923
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • RICHMOND GS-13 Step 10 $109,608

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-13 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $3,243 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,216. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 RICHMOND page.

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GS-13 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $84,314 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,608. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in RICHMOND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RICHMOND in 2014, it is 16.47%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,923 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $3,243 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.