GS-7 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,813 | $24.35 | $1,948.00 |
| Step 2 | $52,507 | $25.16 | $2,012.80 |
| Step 3 | $54,201 | $25.97 | $2,077.60 |
| Step 4 | $55,895 | $26.78 | $2,142.40 |
| Step 5 | $57,589 | $27.59 | $2,207.20 |
| Step 6 | $59,283 | $28.41 | $2,272.80 |
| Step 7 | $60,977 | $29.22 | $2,337.60 |
| Step 8 | $62,671 | $30.03 | $2,402.40 |
| Step 9 | $64,365 | $30.84 | $2,467.20 |
| Step 10 | $66,059 | $31.65 | $2,532.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,589 |
| Per month | $4,799 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,207.20 |
| Hourly | $27.59 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-8 in Rochester-Batavia
- 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 Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-7 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $50,813 at the first step to $66,059 at the top step, with $57,589 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.