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$57,372 GS-10 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2018)
$74,585 GS-10 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2018)
+$9,075 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 18.79% 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 $57,372 $2,206.62 $27.49 +$9,075
Step 2 $59,285 $2,280.19 $28.41 +$9,378
Step 3 $61,197 $2,353.73 $29.32 +$9,680
Step 4 $63,110 $2,427.31 $30.24 +$9,983
Step 5 $65,022 $2,500.85 $31.16 +$10,285
Step 6 $66,935 $2,574.42 $32.07 +$10,588
Step 7 $68,847 $2,647.96 $32.99 +$10,890
Step 8 $70,760 $2,721.54 $33.91 +$11,193
Step 9 $72,672 $2,795.08 $34.82 +$11,495
Step 10 $74,585 $2,868.65 $35.74 +$11,798
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 1 $57,372
  • Locality add-on +$9,075
  • Adjustment percent 18.79%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 10 $74,585

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 2018, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 18.79% 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 $2,207 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,869. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $57,372 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,585. This is 18.79% 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 2018, it is 18.79%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,075 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 $2,207 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.