GS-9 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,678 | $30.51 | $2,440.80 |
| Step 2 | $65,802 | $31.53 | $2,522.40 |
| Step 3 | $67,925 | $32.55 | $2,604.00 |
| Step 4 | $70,048 | $33.56 | $2,684.80 |
| Step 5 | $72,171 | $34.58 | $2,766.40 |
| Step 6 | $74,294 | $35.60 | $2,848.00 |
| Step 7 | $76,417 | $36.62 | $2,929.60 |
| Step 8 | $78,540 | $37.63 | $3,010.40 |
| Step 9 | $80,663 | $38.65 | $3,092.00 |
| Step 10 | $82,787 | $39.67 | $3,173.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,171 |
| Per month | $6,014 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,766.40 |
| Hourly | $34.58 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-10 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-9 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $63,678 at the first step to $82,787 at the top step, with $72,171 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.