GS-10 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,446 | $32.80 | $2,624.00 |
| Step 2 | $70,727 | $33.89 | $2,711.20 |
| Step 3 | $73,008 | $34.98 | $2,798.40 |
| Step 4 | $75,289 | $36.08 | $2,886.40 |
| Step 5 | $77,570 | $37.17 | $2,973.60 |
| Step 6 | $79,851 | $38.26 | $3,060.80 |
| Step 7 | $82,132 | $39.35 | $3,148.00 |
| Step 8 | $84,413 | $40.45 | $3,236.00 |
| Step 9 | $86,694 | $41.54 | $3,323.20 |
| Step 10 | $88,975 | $42.63 | $3,410.40 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,570 |
| Per month | $6,464 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,973.60 |
| Hourly | $37.17 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-11 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-10 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $68,446 at the first step to $88,975 at the top step, with $77,570 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.