GS-12 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,135 | $43.19 | $3,455.20 |
| Step 2 | $93,139 | $44.63 | $3,570.40 |
| Step 3 | $96,144 | $46.07 | $3,685.60 |
| Step 4 | $99,149 | $47.51 | $3,800.80 |
| Step 5 | $102,154 | $48.95 | $3,916.00 |
| Step 6 | $105,158 | $50.39 | $4,031.20 |
| Step 7 | $108,163 | $51.83 | $4,146.40 |
| Step 8 | $111,168 | $53.27 | $4,261.60 |
| Step 9 | $114,173 | $54.71 | $4,376.80 |
| Step 10 | $117,177 | $56.15 | $4,492.00 |
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 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,154 |
| Per month | $8,513 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,916.00 |
| Hourly | $48.95 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-13 in Rochester-Batavia
- 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 Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-12 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $90,135 at the first step to $117,177 at the top step, with $102,154 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.