GS-1 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,622 | $12.76 | $1,020.80 |
| Step 2 | $27,514 | $13.18 | $1,054.40 |
| Step 3 | $28,400 | $13.61 | $1,088.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,281 | $14.03 | $1,122.40 |
| Step 5 | $30,164 | $14.45 | $1,156.00 |
| Step 6 | $30,682 | $14.70 | $1,176.00 |
| Step 7 | $31,558 | $15.12 | $1,209.60 |
| Step 8 | $32,439 | $15.54 | $1,243.20 |
| Step 9 | $32,476 | $15.56 | $1,244.80 |
| Step 10 | $33,299 | $15.96 | $1,276.80 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,164 |
| Per month | $2,514 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,156.00 |
| Hourly | $14.45 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-1 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $26,622 at the first step to $33,299 at the top step, with $30,164 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.