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$48,893 GS-9 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2014)
$63,558 GS-9 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2014)
+$6,914 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,893 $1,880.50 $23.43 +$6,914
Step 2 $50,522 $1,943.15 $24.21 +$7,144
Step 3 $52,152 $2,005.85 $24.99 +$7,375
Step 4 $53,781 $2,068.50 $25.77 +$7,605
Step 5 $55,411 $2,131.19 $26.55 +$7,836
Step 6 $57,040 $2,193.85 $27.33 +$8,066
Step 7 $58,669 $2,256.50 $28.11 +$8,296
Step 8 $60,299 $2,319.19 $28.89 +$8,527
Step 9 $61,928 $2,381.85 $29.67 +$8,757
Step 10 $63,558 $2,444.54 $30.45 +$8,988
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • RICHMOND GS-9 Step 1 $48,893
  • Locality add-on +$6,914
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • RICHMOND GS-9 Step 10 $63,558

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-9 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,881 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,445. 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-9 RICHMOND page.

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GS-9 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $48,893 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,558. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,914 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,881 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.