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$108,328 GS-14 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
$140,823 GS-14 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
+$15,351 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $108,328 $4,166.46 $51.91 +$15,351
Step 2 $111,938 $4,305.31 $53.64 +$15,862
Step 3 $115,549 $4,444.19 $55.37 +$16,374
Step 4 $119,159 $4,583.04 $57.10 +$16,885
Step 5 $122,770 $4,721.92 $58.83 +$17,397
Step 6 $126,381 $4,860.81 $60.56 +$17,909
Step 7 $129,991 $4,999.65 $62.29 +$18,420
Step 8 $133,602 $5,138.54 $64.02 +$18,932
Step 9 $137,213 $5,277.42 $65.75 +$19,444
Step 10 $140,823 $5,416.27 $67.48 +$19,955
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $92,977
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-14 Step 1 $108,328
  • Locality add-on +$15,351
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $120,868
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-14 Step 10 $140,823

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 2020, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 16.51% 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 $4,166 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,416. 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-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 2020, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $108,328 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $140,823. This is 16.51% 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 2020, it is 16.51%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,351 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 $4,166 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.