GS-5 Pay — Albany-Schenectady (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,027 | $20.14 | $1,611.20 |
| Step 2 | $43,428 | $20.81 | $1,664.80 |
| Step 3 | $44,829 | $21.48 | $1,718.40 |
| Step 4 | $46,230 | $22.15 | $1,772.00 |
| Step 5 | $47,630 | $22.82 | $1,825.60 |
| Step 6 | $49,031 | $23.49 | $1,879.20 |
| Step 7 | $50,432 | $24.16 | $1,932.80 |
| Step 8 | $51,833 | $24.84 | $1,987.20 |
| Step 9 | $53,234 | $25.51 | $2,040.80 |
| Step 10 | $54,635 | $26.18 | $2,094.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA locality | 20.77% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,630 |
| Per month | $3,969 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,825.60 |
| Hourly | $22.82 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-6 in Albany-Schenectady
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Albany-Schenectady?
For 2026, GS-5 in Albany-Schenectady ranges from $42,027 at the first step to $54,635 at the top step, with $47,630 near the middle.
How is Albany-Schenectady locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.