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$44,267 GS-8 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2014)
$57,548 GS-8 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2014)
+$6,260 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,267 $1,702.58 $21.21 +$6,260
Step 2 $45,742 $1,759.31 $21.92 +$6,468
Step 3 $47,218 $1,816.08 $22.62 +$6,677
Step 4 $48,694 $1,872.85 $23.33 +$6,886
Step 5 $50,169 $1,929.58 $24.04 +$7,094
Step 6 $51,645 $1,986.35 $24.75 +$7,303
Step 7 $53,121 $2,043.12 $25.45 +$7,512
Step 8 $54,596 $2,099.85 $26.16 +$7,720
Step 9 $56,072 $2,156.62 $26.87 +$7,929
Step 10 $57,548 $2,213.38 $27.57 +$8,138
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • RICHMOND GS-8 Step 1 $44,267
  • Locality add-on +$6,260
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • RICHMOND GS-8 Step 10 $57,548

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-8 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,703 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,213. 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-8 RICHMOND page.

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GS-8 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $44,267 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,548. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,260 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,703 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.