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$127,253 GS-15 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2019)
$165,427 GS-15 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2019)
+$20,658 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $127,253 $4,894.35 $60.97 +$20,658
Step 2 $131,495 $5,057.50 $63.01 +$21,347
Step 3 $135,736 $5,220.62 $65.04 +$22,035
Step 4 $139,978 $5,383.77 $67.07 +$22,724
Step 5 $144,219 $5,546.88 $69.10 +$23,412
Step 6 $148,461 $5,710.04 $71.14 +$24,101
Step 7 $152,703 $5,873.19 $73.17 +$24,790
Step 8 $156,944 $6,036.31 $75.20 +$25,478
Step 9 $161,186 $6,199.46 $77.23 +$26,167
Step 10 $165,427 $6,362.58 $79.27 +$26,855
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $106,595
  • RICHMOND GS-15 Step 1 $127,253
  • Locality add-on +$20,658
  • Adjustment percent 19.38%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $138,572
  • RICHMOND GS-15 Step 10 $165,427

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-15 in RICHMOND: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2019, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 19.38% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in RICHMOND

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $4,894 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,363. 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-15 RICHMOND page.

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GS-15 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2019, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $127,253 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $165,427. This is 19.38% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,658 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in RICHMOND?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns roughly $4,894 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.