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$64,318 GS-11 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
$83,612 GS-11 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
+$9,114 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,318 $2,473.77 $30.82 +$9,114
Step 2 $66,462 $2,556.23 $31.85 +$9,418
Step 3 $68,606 $2,638.69 $32.87 +$9,722
Step 4 $70,750 $2,721.15 $33.90 +$10,026
Step 5 $72,893 $2,803.58 $34.93 +$10,329
Step 6 $75,037 $2,886.04 $35.95 +$10,633
Step 7 $77,181 $2,968.50 $36.98 +$10,937
Step 8 $79,325 $3,050.96 $38.01 +$11,241
Step 9 $81,468 $3,133.38 $39.04 +$11,544
Step 10 $83,612 $3,215.85 $40.06 +$11,848
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-11 Step 1 $64,318
  • Locality add-on +$9,114
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-11 Step 10 $83,612

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 2020, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 16.51% 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 $2,474 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,216. 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 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-11 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $64,318 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,612. This is 16.51% 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 2020, it is 16.51%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,114 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 $2,474 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.