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$59,747 GS-11 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2015)
$77,672 GS-11 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2015)
+$8,449 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,747 $2,297.96 $28.63 +$8,449
Step 2 $61,738 $2,374.54 $29.58 +$8,730
Step 3 $63,730 $2,451.15 $30.54 +$9,012
Step 4 $65,722 $2,527.77 $31.49 +$9,294
Step 5 $67,713 $2,604.35 $32.45 +$9,575
Step 6 $69,705 $2,680.96 $33.40 +$9,857
Step 7 $71,697 $2,757.58 $34.35 +$10,139
Step 8 $73,688 $2,834.15 $35.31 +$10,420
Step 9 $75,680 $2,910.77 $36.26 +$10,702
Step 10 $77,672 $2,987.38 $37.22 +$10,984
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 1 $59,747
  • Locality add-on +$8,449
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 10 $77,672

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-11 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.47% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $2,298 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,987. 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-11 RICHMOND page.

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GS-11 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $59,747 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,672. This is 16.47% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,449 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $2,298 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.