GS-13 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $109,810 | $52.62 | $4,209.60 |
| Step 2 | $113,471 | $54.37 | $4,349.60 |
| Step 3 | $117,131 | $56.12 | $4,489.60 |
| Step 4 | $120,792 | $57.88 | $4,630.40 |
| Step 5 | $124,452 | $59.63 | $4,770.40 |
| Step 6 | $128,113 | $61.39 | $4,911.20 |
| Step 7 | $131,773 | $63.14 | $5,051.20 |
| Step 8 | $135,434 | $64.89 | $5,191.20 |
| Step 9 | $139,094 | $66.65 | $5,332.00 |
| Step 10 | $142,755 | $68.40 | $5,472.00 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $124,452 |
| Per month | $10,371 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,770.40 |
| Hourly | $59.63 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-14 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-13 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $109,810 at the first step to $142,755 at the top step, with $124,452 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.