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$58,464 GS-10 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2019)
$75,999 GS-10 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2019)
+$9,491 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 19.38% 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 $58,464 $2,248.62 $28.01 +$9,491
Step 2 $60,412 $2,323.54 $28.95 +$9,807
Step 3 $62,361 $2,398.50 $29.88 +$10,124
Step 4 $64,309 $2,473.42 $30.81 +$10,440
Step 5 $66,257 $2,548.35 $31.75 +$10,756
Step 6 $68,205 $2,623.27 $32.68 +$11,072
Step 7 $70,154 $2,698.23 $33.61 +$11,389
Step 8 $72,102 $2,773.15 $34.55 +$11,705
Step 9 $74,050 $2,848.08 $35.48 +$12,021
Step 10 $75,999 $2,923.04 $36.42 +$12,338
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 1 $58,464
  • Locality add-on +$9,491
  • Adjustment percent 19.38%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • RICHMOND GS-10 Step 10 $75,999

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 2019, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 19.38% 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 $2,249 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,923. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $58,464 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,999. This is 19.38% 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 2019, it is 19.38%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,491 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 $2,249 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.