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$115,782 GS-14 Step 1 in Richmond (2022)
$150,515 GS-14 Step 10 in Richmond (2022)
+$19,809 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $115,782 $4,453.15 $55.48 +$19,809
Step 2 $119,641 $4,601.58 $57.33 +$20,469
Step 3 $123,500 $4,750.00 $59.18 +$21,129
Step 4 $127,360 $4,898.46 $61.03 +$21,790
Step 5 $131,219 $5,046.88 $62.87 +$22,450
Step 6 $135,078 $5,195.31 $64.72 +$23,110
Step 7 $138,937 $5,343.73 $66.57 +$23,770
Step 8 $142,797 $5,492.19 $68.42 +$24,431
Step 9 $146,656 $5,640.62 $70.27 +$25,091
Step 10 $150,515 $5,789.04 $72.12 +$25,751
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Richmond pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Richmond GS-14 Step 1 $115,782
  • Locality add-on +$19,809
  • Adjustment percent 20.64%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Richmond GS-14 Step 10 $150,515

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 Richmond: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

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

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns roughly $4,453 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,789. 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-14 Richmond page.

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GS-14 in Richmond questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Richmond?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns $115,782 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $150,515. This is 20.64% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,809 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Richmond?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns roughly $4,453 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.