GS-2 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,933 | $14.34 | $1,147.20 |
| Step 2 | $30,645 | $14.68 | $1,174.40 |
| Step 3 | $31,638 | $15.16 | $1,212.80 |
| Step 4 | $32,476 | $15.56 | $1,244.80 |
| Step 5 | $32,839 | $15.74 | $1,259.20 |
| Step 6 | $33,804 | $16.20 | $1,296.00 |
| Step 7 | $34,770 | $16.66 | $1,332.80 |
| Step 8 | $35,735 | $17.12 | $1,369.60 |
| Step 9 | $36,701 | $17.59 | $1,407.20 |
| Step 10 | $37,666 | $18.05 | $1,444.00 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,839 |
| Per month | $2,737 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,259.20 |
| Hourly | $15.74 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-3 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-2 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $29,933 at the first step to $37,666 at the top step, with $32,839 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.