GS-1 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Albany-Schenectady locality pay area for 2026. The Albany-Schenectady area adds 20.77% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,275 | $13.07 | $1,045.60 |
| Step 2 | $28,189 | $13.51 | $1,080.80 |
| Step 3 | $29,096 | $13.94 | $1,115.20 |
| Step 4 | $29,999 | $14.37 | $1,149.60 |
| Step 5 | $30,904 | $14.81 | $1,184.80 |
| Step 6 | $31,434 | $15.06 | $1,204.80 |
| Step 7 | $32,331 | $15.49 | $1,239.20 |
| Step 8 | $33,235 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
| Step 9 | $33,272 | $15.94 | $1,275.20 |
| Step 10 | $34,115 | $16.35 | $1,308.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,904 |
| Per month | $2,575 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,184.80 |
| Hourly | $14.81 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Albany-Schenectady GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-1 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $27,275 at the first step to $34,115 at the top step, with $30,904 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Albany-Schenectady locality percentage of 20.77%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Albany-Schenectady rate remained 20.77%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Albany-Schenectady are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AL · effective January 11, 2026 · Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA, 20.77% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.