GS-10 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,124 | $33.60 | $2,688.00 |
| Step 2 | $72,461 | $34.72 | $2,777.60 |
| Step 3 | $74,798 | $35.84 | $2,867.20 |
| Step 4 | $77,135 | $36.96 | $2,956.80 |
| Step 5 | $79,471 | $38.08 | $3,046.40 |
| Step 6 | $81,808 | $39.20 | $3,136.00 |
| Step 7 | $84,145 | $40.32 | $3,225.60 |
| Step 8 | $86,482 | $41.44 | $3,315.20 |
| Step 9 | $88,819 | $42.56 | $3,404.80 |
| Step 10 | $91,156 | $43.68 | $3,494.40 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,471 |
| Per month | $6,623 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,046.40 |
| Hourly | $38.08 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-11 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-10 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $70,124 at the first step to $91,156 at the top step, with $79,471 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.