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$63,032 GS-11 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2018)
$81,945 GS-11 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2018)
+$9,970 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,032 $2,424.31 $30.20 +$9,970
Step 2 $65,134 $2,505.15 $31.21 +$10,303
Step 3 $67,235 $2,585.96 $32.22 +$10,635
Step 4 $69,337 $2,666.81 $33.22 +$10,968
Step 5 $71,438 $2,747.62 $34.23 +$11,300
Step 6 $73,539 $2,828.42 $35.24 +$11,632
Step 7 $75,641 $2,909.27 $36.24 +$11,965
Step 8 $77,742 $2,990.08 $37.25 +$12,297
Step 9 $79,844 $3,070.92 $38.26 +$12,630
Step 10 $81,945 $3,151.73 $39.26 +$12,962
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 1 $63,032
  • Locality add-on +$9,970
  • Adjustment percent 18.79%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 10 $81,945

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 2018, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 18.79% 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 $2,424 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,152. 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-11 RICHMOND page.

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GS-11 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $63,032 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,945. This is 18.79% 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 2018, it is 18.79%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,970 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 $2,424 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.