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$56,765 GS-10 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
$73,789 GS-10 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
+$7,792 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for VIRGINIA BEACH

Each step below already includes the 15.91% 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 $56,765 $2,183.27 $27.20 +$7,792
Step 2 $58,656 $2,256.00 $28.11 +$8,051
Step 3 $60,548 $2,328.77 $29.01 +$8,311
Step 4 $62,440 $2,401.54 $29.92 +$8,571
Step 5 $64,331 $2,474.27 $30.82 +$8,830
Step 6 $66,223 $2,547.04 $31.73 +$9,090
Step 7 $68,115 $2,619.81 $32.64 +$9,350
Step 8 $70,006 $2,692.54 $33.54 +$9,609
Step 9 $71,898 $2,765.31 $34.45 +$9,869
Step 10 $73,789 $2,838.04 $35.36 +$10,128
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-10 Step 1 $56,765
  • Locality add-on +$7,792
  • Adjustment percent 15.91%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-10 Step 10 $73,789

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 VIRGINIA BEACH: 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 VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 15.91% 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 VIRGINIA BEACH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,183 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,838. 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 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $56,765 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,789. This is 15.91% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For VIRGINIA BEACH in 2019, it is 15.91%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,792 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,183 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.