GS-14 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $129,763 | $62.18 | $4,974.40 |
| Step 2 | $134,089 | $64.25 | $5,140.00 |
| Step 3 | $138,414 | $66.32 | $5,305.60 |
| Step 4 | $142,740 | $68.39 | $5,471.20 |
| Step 5 | $147,066 | $70.47 | $5,637.60 |
| Step 6 | $151,392 | $72.54 | $5,803.20 |
| Step 7 | $155,718 | $74.61 | $5,968.80 |
| Step 8 | $160,044 | $76.69 | $6,135.20 |
| Step 9 | $164,370 | $78.76 | $6,300.80 |
| Step 10 | $168,696 | $80.83 | $6,466.40 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $147,066 |
| Per month | $12,256 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,637.60 |
| Hourly | $70.47 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-15 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-14 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $129,763 at the first step to $168,696 at the top step, with $147,066 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.