GS-3 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,463 | $16.03 | $1,282.40 |
| Step 2 | $34,579 | $16.57 | $1,325.60 |
| Step 3 | $35,695 | $17.10 | $1,368.00 |
| Step 4 | $36,811 | $17.64 | $1,411.20 |
| Step 5 | $37,927 | $18.17 | $1,453.60 |
| Step 6 | $39,043 | $18.71 | $1,496.80 |
| Step 7 | $40,158 | $19.24 | $1,539.20 |
| Step 8 | $41,274 | $19.78 | $1,582.40 |
| Step 9 | $42,390 | $20.31 | $1,624.80 |
| Step 10 | $43,506 | $20.85 | $1,668.00 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,927 |
| Per month | $3,161 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,453.60 |
| Hourly | $18.17 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-4 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-3 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $33,463 at the first step to $43,506 at the top step, with $37,927 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.