GS-4 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,664 | $17.57 | $1,405.60 |
| Step 2 | $37,887 | $18.15 | $1,452.00 |
| Step 3 | $39,109 | $18.74 | $1,499.20 |
| Step 4 | $40,331 | $19.32 | $1,545.60 |
| Step 5 | $41,554 | $19.91 | $1,592.80 |
| Step 6 | $42,776 | $20.50 | $1,640.00 |
| Step 7 | $43,999 | $21.08 | $1,686.40 |
| Step 8 | $45,221 | $21.67 | $1,733.60 |
| Step 9 | $46,444 | $22.25 | $1,780.00 |
| Step 10 | $47,666 | $22.84 | $1,827.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,554 |
| Per month | $3,463 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,592.80 |
| Hourly | $19.91 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-5 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-4 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $36,664 at the first step to $47,666 at the top step, with $41,554 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.