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$62,365 GS-11 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
$81,080 GS-11 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
+$8,560 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,365 $2,398.65 $29.88 +$8,560
Step 2 $64,445 $2,478.65 $30.88 +$8,846
Step 3 $66,524 $2,558.62 $31.88 +$9,131
Step 4 $68,604 $2,638.62 $32.87 +$9,417
Step 5 $70,683 $2,718.58 $33.87 +$9,702
Step 6 $72,763 $2,798.58 $34.86 +$9,988
Step 7 $74,842 $2,878.54 $35.86 +$10,273
Step 8 $76,921 $2,958.50 $36.86 +$10,558
Step 9 $79,001 $3,038.50 $37.85 +$10,844
Step 10 $81,080 $3,118.46 $38.85 +$11,129
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-11 Step 1 $62,365
  • Locality add-on +$8,560
  • Adjustment percent 15.91%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-11 Step 10 $81,080

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 VIRGINIA BEACH: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 15.91% 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 VIRGINIA BEACH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,399 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,118. 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 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-11 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $62,365 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,080. This is 15.91% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,560 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,399 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.