GS-6 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,848 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 2 | $48,409 | $23.20 | $1,856.00 |
| Step 3 | $49,971 | $23.94 | $1,915.20 |
| Step 4 | $51,533 | $24.69 | $1,975.20 |
| Step 5 | $53,094 | $25.44 | $2,035.20 |
| Step 6 | $54,656 | $26.19 | $2,095.20 |
| Step 7 | $56,217 | $26.94 | $2,155.20 |
| Step 8 | $57,779 | $27.69 | $2,215.20 |
| Step 9 | $59,340 | $28.43 | $2,274.40 |
| Step 10 | $60,902 | $29.18 | $2,334.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,094 |
| Per month | $4,425 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,035.20 |
| Hourly | $25.44 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-7 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-6 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $46,848 at the first step to $60,902 at the top step, with $53,094 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.