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$55,062 GS-10 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2016)
$71,581 GS-10 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2016)
+$7,904 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 16.76% 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 $55,062 $2,117.77 $26.38 +$7,904
Step 2 $56,897 $2,188.35 $27.26 +$8,167
Step 3 $58,733 $2,258.96 $28.14 +$8,431
Step 4 $60,568 $2,329.54 $29.02 +$8,694
Step 5 $62,404 $2,400.15 $29.90 +$8,958
Step 6 $64,239 $2,470.73 $30.78 +$9,221
Step 7 $66,074 $2,541.31 $31.66 +$9,484
Step 8 $67,910 $2,611.92 $32.54 +$9,748
Step 9 $69,745 $2,682.50 $33.42 +$10,011
Step 10 $71,581 $2,753.12 $34.30 +$10,275
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 1 $55,062
  • Locality add-on +$7,904
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 10 $71,581

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 2016, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.76% 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 $2,118 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,753. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $55,062 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,581. This is 16.76% 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 2016, it is 16.76%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,904 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 $2,118 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.