GS-15 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-15 pay in the Rochester-Batavia locality pay area for 2026. The Rochester-Batavia area adds 17.88% in locality pay on top of the GS-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $148,981 | $71.39 | $5,711.20 |
| Step 2 | $153,948 | $73.77 | $5,901.60 |
| Step 3 | $158,914 | $76.14 | $6,091.20 |
| Step 4 | $163,880 | $78.52 | $6,281.60 |
| Step 5 | $168,847 | $80.90 | $6,472.00 |
| Step 6 | $173,813 | $83.28 | $6,662.40 |
| Step 7 | $178,779 | $85.66 | $6,852.80 |
| Step 8 | $183,745 | $88.04 | $7,043.20 |
| Step 9 | $188,712 | $90.42 | $7,233.60 |
| Step 10 | $193,678 | $92.80 | $7,424.00 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $168,847 |
| Per month | $14,071 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,472.00 |
| Hourly | $80.90 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rochester-Batavia GS scale
- GS-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Rochester-Batavia
- 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 Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-15 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $148,981 at the first step to $193,678 at the top step, with $168,847 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Rochester-Batavia locality percentage of 17.88%, 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 Rochester-Batavia rate remained 17.88%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-15 figures for Rochester-Batavia are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-RT · effective January 11, 2026 · Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY, 17.88% 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.