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$53,160 GS-9 Step 1 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
$69,109 GS-9 Step 10 in VIRGINIA BEACH (2020)
+$7,533 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,160 $2,044.62 $25.47 +$7,533
Step 2 $54,932 $2,112.77 $26.32 +$7,784
Step 3 $56,704 $2,180.92 $27.17 +$8,035
Step 4 $58,476 $2,249.08 $28.02 +$8,286
Step 5 $60,248 $2,317.23 $28.87 +$8,537
Step 6 $62,021 $2,385.42 $29.72 +$8,789
Step 7 $63,793 $2,453.58 $30.57 +$9,040
Step 8 $65,565 $2,521.73 $31.42 +$9,291
Step 9 $67,337 $2,589.88 $32.26 +$9,542
Step 10 $69,109 $2,658.04 $33.11 +$9,793
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more VIRGINIA BEACH pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $45,627
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-9 Step 1 $53,160
  • Locality add-on +$7,533
  • Adjustment percent 16.51%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,316
  • VIRGINIA BEACH GS-9 Step 10 $69,109

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-9 in VIRGINIA BEACH: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2020, the VIRGINIA BEACH pay area adds a 16.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in VIRGINIA BEACH

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,045 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,658. 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-9 VIRGINIA BEACH page.

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GS-9 in VIRGINIA BEACH questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    In 2020, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns $53,160 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,109. This is 16.51% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,533 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in VIRGINIA BEACH?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in VIRGINIA BEACH earns roughly $2,045 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.