GS-15 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $152,634 | $73.14 | $5,851.20 |
| Step 2 | $157,722 | $75.57 | $6,045.60 |
| Step 3 | $162,810 | $78.01 | $6,240.80 |
| Step 4 | $167,898 | $80.45 | $6,436.00 |
| Step 5 | $172,986 | $82.89 | $6,631.20 |
| Step 6 | $178,074 | $85.33 | $6,826.40 |
| Step 7 | $183,162 | $87.76 | $7,020.80 |
| Step 8 | $188,250 | $90.20 | $7,216.00 |
| Step 9 | $193,338 | $92.64 | $7,411.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $172,986 |
| Per month | $14,416 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,631.20 |
| Hourly | $82.89 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-15 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $152,634 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $172,986 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.