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$64,232 GS-11 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2019)
$83,508 GS-11 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2019)
+$10,427 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,232 $2,470.46 $30.78 +$10,427
Step 2 $66,374 $2,552.85 $31.80 +$10,775
Step 3 $68,516 $2,635.23 $32.83 +$11,123
Step 4 $70,657 $2,717.58 $33.86 +$11,470
Step 5 $72,799 $2,799.96 $34.88 +$11,818
Step 6 $74,941 $2,882.35 $35.91 +$12,166
Step 7 $77,082 $2,964.69 $36.93 +$12,513
Step 8 $79,224 $3,047.08 $37.96 +$12,861
Step 9 $81,366 $3,129.46 $38.99 +$13,209
Step 10 $83,508 $3,211.85 $40.01 +$13,557
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 1 $64,232
  • Locality add-on +$10,427
  • Adjustment percent 19.38%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 10 $83,508

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 2019, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 19.38% 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 $2,470 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,212. 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-11 RICHMOND page.

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GS-11 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $64,232 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,508. This is 19.38% 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 2019, it is 19.38%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,427 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 $2,470 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.