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$60,495 GS-11 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2016)
$78,643 GS-11 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2016)
+$8,684 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,495 $2,326.73 $28.99 +$8,684
Step 2 $62,511 $2,404.27 $29.95 +$8,973
Step 3 $64,527 $2,481.81 $30.92 +$9,262
Step 4 $66,544 $2,559.38 $31.89 +$9,552
Step 5 $68,560 $2,636.92 $32.85 +$9,841
Step 6 $70,577 $2,714.50 $33.82 +$10,131
Step 7 $72,593 $2,792.04 $34.78 +$10,420
Step 8 $74,610 $2,869.62 $35.75 +$10,710
Step 9 $76,626 $2,947.15 $36.72 +$10,999
Step 10 $78,643 $3,024.73 $37.68 +$11,289
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 1 $60,495
  • Locality add-on +$8,684
  • Adjustment percent 16.76%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 10 $78,643

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 2016, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 16.76% 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 $2,327 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,025. 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-11 RICHMOND page.

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GS-11 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $60,495 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,643. This is 16.76% 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 2016, it is 16.76%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,684 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 $2,327 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.