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$61,848 GS-11 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2017)
$80,399 GS-11 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2017)
+$9,519 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,848 $2,378.77 $29.63 +$9,519
Step 2 $63,909 $2,458.04 $30.62 +$9,836
Step 3 $65,970 $2,537.31 $31.61 +$10,153
Step 4 $68,031 $2,616.58 $32.60 +$10,470
Step 5 $70,093 $2,695.88 $33.59 +$10,788
Step 6 $72,154 $2,775.15 $34.57 +$11,105
Step 7 $74,215 $2,854.42 $35.56 +$11,422
Step 8 $76,276 $2,933.69 $36.55 +$11,739
Step 9 $78,338 $3,013.00 $37.54 +$12,057
Step 10 $80,399 $3,092.27 $38.52 +$12,374
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 1 $61,848
  • Locality add-on +$9,519
  • Adjustment percent 18.19%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 10 $80,399

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 2017, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 18.19% 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 $2,379 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,092. 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-11 RICHMOND page.

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GS-11 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $61,848 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,399. This is 18.19% 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 2017, it is 18.19%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,519 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 $2,379 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.