An independent federal pay resource. Not affiliated with OPM or any U.S. government agency.

Updated with current federal pay tables and reference data

$68,913 GS-10 Step 1 in Richmond (2024)
$89,584 GS-10 Step 10 in Richmond (2024)
+$12,385 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Richmond

Each step below already includes the 21.91% 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 $68,913 $2,650.50 $33.02 +$12,385
Step 2 $71,210 $2,738.85 $34.12 +$12,798
Step 3 $73,507 $2,827.19 $35.22 +$13,211
Step 4 $75,804 $2,915.54 $36.32 +$13,624
Step 5 $78,100 $3,003.85 $37.42 +$14,036
Step 6 $80,397 $3,092.19 $38.52 +$14,449
Step 7 $82,694 $3,180.54 $39.62 +$14,862
Step 8 $84,991 $3,268.88 $40.72 +$15,275
Step 9 $87,288 $3,357.23 $41.82 +$15,688
Step 10 $89,584 $3,445.54 $42.92 +$16,100
← GS-9 Calculate my take-home GS-11 →

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Richmond pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Richmond GS-10 Step 1 $68,913
  • Locality add-on +$12,385
  • Adjustment percent 21.91%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Richmond GS-10 Step 10 $89,584

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 2024, the Richmond pay area adds a 21.91% 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 $2,651 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,446. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Richmond page.

Other grades in Richmond

GS-10 in Richmond questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Richmond?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Richmond earns $68,913 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,584. This is 21.91% 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 2024, it is 21.91%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,385 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 $2,651 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.