GS-5 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,021 | $19.66 | $1,572.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,388 | $20.31 | $1,624.80 |
| Step 3 | $43,756 | $20.97 | $1,677.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,123 | $21.62 | $1,729.60 |
| Step 5 | $46,491 | $22.28 | $1,782.40 |
| Step 6 | $47,858 | $22.93 | $1,834.40 |
| Step 7 | $49,226 | $23.59 | $1,887.20 |
| Step 8 | $50,593 | $24.24 | $1,939.20 |
| Step 9 | $51,960 | $24.90 | $1,992.00 |
| Step 10 | $53,328 | $25.55 | $2,044.00 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,491 |
| Per month | $3,874 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,782.40 |
| Hourly | $22.28 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Rochester-Batavia GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-6 in Rochester-Batavia
- 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 Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-5 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $41,021 at the first step to $53,328 at the top step, with $46,491 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.