GS-11 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,045 | $36.92 | $2,953.60 |
| Step 2 | $79,614 | $38.15 | $3,052.00 |
| Step 3 | $82,183 | $39.38 | $3,150.40 |
| Step 4 | $84,752 | $40.61 | $3,248.80 |
| Step 5 | $87,320 | $41.84 | $3,347.20 |
| Step 6 | $89,889 | $43.07 | $3,445.60 |
| Step 7 | $92,458 | $44.30 | $3,544.00 |
| Step 8 | $95,027 | $45.53 | $3,642.40 |
| Step 9 | $97,595 | $46.76 | $3,740.80 |
| Step 10 | $100,164 | $47.99 | $3,839.20 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $87,320 |
| Per month | $7,277 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,347.20 |
| Hourly | $41.84 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-12 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-11 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $77,045 at the first step to $100,164 at the top step, with $87,320 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.