GS-8 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,653 | $27.62 | $2,209.60 |
| Step 2 | $59,575 | $28.55 | $2,284.00 |
| Step 3 | $61,496 | $29.47 | $2,357.60 |
| Step 4 | $63,418 | $30.39 | $2,431.20 |
| Step 5 | $65,339 | $31.31 | $2,504.80 |
| Step 6 | $67,260 | $32.23 | $2,578.40 |
| Step 7 | $69,182 | $33.15 | $2,652.00 |
| Step 8 | $71,103 | $34.07 | $2,725.60 |
| Step 9 | $73,025 | $34.99 | $2,799.20 |
| Step 10 | $74,946 | $35.91 | $2,872.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,339 |
| Per month | $5,445 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,504.80 |
| Hourly | $31.31 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-9 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-8 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $57,653 at the first step to $74,946 at the top step, with $65,339 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.