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$66,963 GS-10 Step 1 in Virginia Beach (2024)
$87,049 GS-10 Step 10 in Virginia Beach (2024)
+$10,435 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Virginia Beach

Each step below already includes the 18.46% 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 $66,963 $2,575.50 $32.09 +$10,435
Step 2 $69,195 $2,661.35 $33.16 +$10,783
Step 3 $71,427 $2,747.19 $34.22 +$11,131
Step 4 $73,658 $2,833.00 $35.29 +$11,478
Step 5 $75,890 $2,918.85 $36.36 +$11,826
Step 6 $78,122 $3,004.69 $37.43 +$12,174
Step 7 $80,354 $3,090.54 $38.50 +$12,522
Step 8 $82,586 $3,176.38 $39.57 +$12,870
Step 9 $84,817 $3,262.19 $40.64 +$13,217
Step 10 $87,049 $3,348.04 $41.71 +$13,565
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Virginia Beach pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Virginia Beach GS-10 Step 1 $66,963
  • Locality add-on +$10,435
  • Adjustment percent 18.46%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Virginia Beach GS-10 Step 10 $87,049

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 Virginia Beach: 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 Virginia Beach pay area adds a 18.46% 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 Virginia Beach

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Virginia Beach earns roughly $2,576 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,348. 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 Virginia Beach page.

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GS-10 in Virginia Beach questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Virginia Beach?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Virginia Beach earns $66,963 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,049. This is 18.46% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Virginia Beach?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Virginia Beach in 2024, it is 18.46%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,435 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Virginia Beach?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Virginia Beach earns roughly $2,576 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.