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$41,791 GS-7 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2017)
$54,332 GS-7 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2017)
+$6,432 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,791 $1,607.35 $20.02 +$6,432
Step 2 $43,184 $1,660.92 $20.69 +$6,646
Step 3 $44,578 $1,714.54 $21.36 +$6,861
Step 4 $45,971 $1,768.12 $22.03 +$7,075
Step 5 $47,365 $1,821.73 $22.70 +$7,290
Step 6 $48,758 $1,875.31 $23.36 +$7,504
Step 7 $50,152 $1,928.92 $24.03 +$7,719
Step 8 $51,545 $1,982.50 $24.70 +$7,933
Step 9 $52,938 $2,036.08 $25.37 +$8,147
Step 10 $54,332 $2,089.69 $26.03 +$8,362
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,359
  • RICHMOND GS-7 Step 1 $41,791
  • Locality add-on +$6,432
  • Adjustment percent 18.19%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $45,970
  • RICHMOND GS-7 Step 10 $54,332

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-7 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2017, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 18.19% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,607 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,090. 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-7 RICHMOND page.

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GS-7 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2017, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $41,791 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,332. This is 18.19% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,432 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $1,607 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.