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$54,381 GS-10 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2015)
$70,691 GS-10 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2015)
+$7,690 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,381 $2,091.58 $26.06 +$7,690
Step 2 $56,193 $2,161.27 $26.93 +$7,946
Step 3 $58,006 $2,231.00 $27.79 +$8,203
Step 4 $59,818 $2,300.69 $28.66 +$8,459
Step 5 $61,630 $2,370.38 $29.53 +$8,715
Step 6 $63,442 $2,440.08 $30.40 +$8,971
Step 7 $65,255 $2,509.81 $31.27 +$9,228
Step 8 $67,067 $2,579.50 $32.14 +$9,484
Step 9 $68,879 $2,649.19 $33.00 +$9,740
Step 10 $70,691 $2,718.88 $33.87 +$9,996
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 1 $54,381
  • Locality add-on +$7,690
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 10 $70,691

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-10 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $2,092 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,719. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 RICHMOND page.

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GS-10 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $54,381 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,691. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in RICHMOND?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For RICHMOND in 2015, it is 16.47%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,690 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $2,092 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.