GS-7 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,059 | $24.94 | $1,995.20 |
| Step 2 | $53,795 | $25.78 | $2,062.40 |
| Step 3 | $55,530 | $26.61 | $2,128.80 |
| Step 4 | $57,266 | $27.44 | $2,195.20 |
| Step 5 | $59,001 | $28.27 | $2,261.60 |
| Step 6 | $60,736 | $29.10 | $2,328.00 |
| Step 7 | $62,472 | $29.93 | $2,394.40 |
| Step 8 | $64,207 | $30.77 | $2,461.60 |
| Step 9 | $65,943 | $31.60 | $2,528.00 |
| Step 10 | $67,678 | $32.43 | $2,594.40 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,001 |
| Per month | $4,917 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,261.60 |
| Hourly | $28.27 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-8 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-7 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $52,059 at the first step to $67,678 at the top step, with $59,001 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.