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$66,217 GS-11 Step 1 in RICHMOND (2020)
$86,081 GS-11 Step 10 in RICHMOND (2020)
+$11,013 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 pay table for RICHMOND

Each step below already includes the 19.95% 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 $66,217 $2,546.81 $31.73 +$11,013
Step 2 $68,424 $2,631.69 $32.79 +$11,380
Step 3 $70,631 $2,716.58 $33.84 +$11,747
Step 4 $72,838 $2,801.46 $34.90 +$12,114
Step 5 $75,046 $2,886.38 $35.96 +$12,482
Step 6 $77,253 $2,971.27 $37.02 +$12,849
Step 7 $79,460 $3,056.15 $38.07 +$13,216
Step 8 $81,667 $3,141.04 $39.13 +$13,583
Step 9 $83,874 $3,225.92 $40.19 +$13,950
Step 10 $86,081 $3,310.81 $41.25 +$14,317
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more RICHMOND pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 1 $66,217
  • Locality add-on +$11,013
  • Adjustment percent 19.95%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • RICHMOND GS-11 Step 10 $86,081

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 2020, the RICHMOND pay area adds a 19.95% 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 $2,547 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,311. 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-11 RICHMOND page.

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GS-11 in RICHMOND questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in RICHMOND?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in RICHMOND earns $66,217 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,081. This is 19.95% 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 2020, it is 19.95%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,013 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 $2,547 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.