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$62,569 GS-10 Step 1 in Richmond (2022)
$81,342 GS-10 Step 10 in Richmond (2022)
+$10,705 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Richmond

Each step below already includes the 20.64% 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 $62,569 $2,406.50 $29.98 +$10,705
Step 2 $64,655 $2,486.73 $30.98 +$11,062
Step 3 $66,740 $2,566.92 $31.98 +$11,418
Step 4 $68,826 $2,647.15 $32.98 +$11,775
Step 5 $70,912 $2,727.38 $33.98 +$12,132
Step 6 $72,998 $2,807.62 $34.98 +$12,489
Step 7 $75,084 $2,887.85 $35.98 +$12,846
Step 8 $77,170 $2,968.08 $36.98 +$13,203
Step 9 $79,256 $3,048.31 $37.98 +$13,560
Step 10 $81,342 $3,128.54 $38.98 +$13,917
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Richmond pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Richmond GS-10 Step 1 $62,569
  • Locality add-on +$10,705
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Richmond GS-10 Step 10 $81,342

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 Richmond: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Richmond pay area adds a 20.64% 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 Richmond

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns roughly $2,407 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,129. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Richmond page.

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GS-10 in Richmond questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Richmond?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns $62,569 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,342. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Richmond?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Richmond in 2022, it is 20.64%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,705 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Richmond?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns roughly $2,407 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.