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$58,542 GS-10 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
$76,105 GS-10 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
+$8,296 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for VIRGINIA BEACH

Each step below already includes the 16.51% 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 $58,542 $2,251.62 $28.05 +$8,296
Step 2 $60,493 $2,326.65 $28.99 +$8,572
Step 3 $62,445 $2,401.73 $29.92 +$8,849
Step 4 $64,396 $2,476.77 $30.86 +$9,125
Step 5 $66,348 $2,551.85 $31.79 +$9,402
Step 6 $68,299 $2,626.88 $32.73 +$9,678
Step 7 $70,251 $2,701.96 $33.66 +$9,955
Step 8 $72,202 $2,777.00 $34.60 +$10,231
Step 9 $74,154 $2,852.08 $35.53 +$10,508
Step 10 $76,105 $2,927.12 $36.47 +$10,784
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-10 Step 1 $58,542
  • Locality add-on +$8,296
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-10 Step 10 $76,105

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 2020, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 16.51% 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 $2,252 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,927. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $58,542 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,105. This is 16.51% 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 2020, it is 16.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,296 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 $2,252 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.