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$49,382 GS-9 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2015)
$64,194 GS-9 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2015)
+$6,983 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $49,382 $1,899.31 $23.66 +$6,983
Step 2 $51,028 $1,962.62 $24.45 +$7,216
Step 3 $52,674 $2,025.92 $25.24 +$7,449
Step 4 $54,319 $2,089.19 $26.03 +$7,681
Step 5 $55,965 $2,152.50 $26.82 +$7,914
Step 6 $57,611 $2,215.81 $27.60 +$8,147
Step 7 $59,256 $2,279.08 $28.39 +$8,379
Step 8 $60,902 $2,342.38 $29.18 +$8,612
Step 9 $62,548 $2,405.69 $29.97 +$8,845
Step 10 $64,194 $2,469.00 $30.76 +$9,078
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,399
  • RICHMOND GS-9 Step 1 $49,382
  • Locality add-on +$6,983
  • Adjustment percent 16.47%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,116
  • RICHMOND GS-9 Step 10 $64,194

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 2015, 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 $1,899 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,469. 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-9 RICHMOND page.

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GS-9 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2015, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $49,382 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,194. 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 2015, it is 16.47%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,983 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 $1,899 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.