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$105,039 GS-14 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
$136,554 GS-14 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2019)
+$14,418 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,039 $4,039.96 $50.33 +$14,418
Step 2 $108,540 $4,174.62 $52.01 +$14,898
Step 3 $112,042 $4,309.31 $53.69 +$15,379
Step 4 $115,544 $4,444.00 $55.36 +$15,860
Step 5 $119,045 $4,578.65 $57.04 +$16,340
Step 6 $122,547 $4,713.35 $58.72 +$16,821
Step 7 $126,049 $4,848.04 $60.40 +$17,302
Step 8 $129,550 $4,982.69 $62.07 +$17,782
Step 9 $133,052 $5,117.38 $63.75 +$18,263
Step 10 $136,554 $5,252.08 $65.43 +$18,744
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $90,621
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-14 Step 1 $105,039
  • Locality add-on +$14,418
  • Adjustment percent 15.91%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $117,810
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-14 Step 10 $136,554

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-14 in VIRGINIA BEACH: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2019, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 15.91% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in VIRGINIA BEACH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $4,040 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,252. 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-14 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-14 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2019, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $105,039 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $136,554. This is 15.91% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,418 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $4,040 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.