GS-4 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,563 | $18.00 | $1,440.00 |
| Step 2 | $38,815 | $18.60 | $1,488.00 |
| Step 3 | $40,068 | $19.20 | $1,536.00 |
| Step 4 | $41,320 | $19.80 | $1,584.00 |
| Step 5 | $42,573 | $20.40 | $1,632.00 |
| Step 6 | $43,825 | $21.00 | $1,680.00 |
| Step 7 | $45,077 | $21.60 | $1,728.00 |
| Step 8 | $46,330 | $22.20 | $1,776.00 |
| Step 9 | $47,582 | $22.80 | $1,824.00 |
| Step 10 | $48,835 | $23.40 | $1,872.00 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,573 |
| Per month | $3,548 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,632.00 |
| Hourly | $20.40 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-5 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-4 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $37,563 at the first step to $48,835 at the top step, with $42,573 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.