GS-14 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)

$143,547
A GS-14 Step 5 in Rochester-Batavia earns $143,547 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Rochester-Batavia ranges $126,657–$164,659.
Rochester-Batavia locality pay: 17.88% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$126,657$60.69$4,855.20
Step 2$130,880$62.71$5,016.80
Step 3$135,102$64.74$5,179.20
Step 4$139,325$66.76$5,340.80
Step 5$143,547$68.78$5,502.40
Step 6$147,770$70.80$5,664.00
Step 7$151,992$72.83$5,826.40
Step 8$156,215$74.85$5,988.00
Step 9$160,437$76.87$6,149.60
Step 10$164,659$78.90$6,312.00

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$143,547/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality17.88%
Adjusted annual$143,547
Per month$11,962
Bi-weekly$5,502.40
Hourly$68.78

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-14 make in Rochester-Batavia?

For 2026, GS-14 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $126,657 at the first step to $164,659 at the top step, with $143,547 near the middle.

How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 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-14 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.