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$56,294 GS-10 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2017)
$73,186 GS-10 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2017)
+$8,664 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 18.19% 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 $56,294 $2,165.15 $26.97 +$8,664
Step 2 $58,171 $2,237.35 $27.87 +$8,953
Step 3 $60,048 $2,309.54 $28.77 +$9,242
Step 4 $61,924 $2,381.69 $29.67 +$9,530
Step 5 $63,801 $2,453.88 $30.57 +$9,819
Step 6 $65,678 $2,526.08 $31.47 +$10,108
Step 7 $67,555 $2,598.27 $32.37 +$10,397
Step 8 $69,432 $2,670.46 $33.27 +$10,686
Step 9 $71,309 $2,742.65 $34.17 +$10,975
Step 10 $73,186 $2,814.85 $35.07 +$11,264
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 1 $56,294
  • Locality add-on +$8,664
  • Adjustment percent 18.19%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 10 $73,186

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 2017, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 18.19% 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 $2,165 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,815. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $56,294 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,186. This is 18.19% 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 2017, it is 18.19%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,664 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 $2,165 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.