GS-12 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $92,344 | $44.25 | $3,540.00 |
| Step 2 | $95,423 | $45.72 | $3,657.60 |
| Step 3 | $98,501 | $47.20 | $3,776.00 |
| Step 4 | $101,580 | $48.67 | $3,893.60 |
| Step 5 | $104,658 | $50.15 | $4,012.00 |
| Step 6 | $107,737 | $51.62 | $4,129.60 |
| Step 7 | $110,815 | $53.10 | $4,248.00 |
| Step 8 | $113,893 | $54.57 | $4,365.60 |
| Step 9 | $116,972 | $56.05 | $4,484.00 |
| Step 10 | $120,050 | $57.52 | $4,601.60 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $104,658 |
| Per month | $8,722 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,012.00 |
| Hourly | $50.15 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-13 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-12 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $92,344 at the first step to $120,050 at the top step, with $104,658 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.