GS-6 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,727 | $21.91 | $1,752.80 |
| Step 2 | $47,251 | $22.64 | $1,811.20 |
| Step 3 | $48,775 | $23.37 | $1,869.60 |
| Step 4 | $50,299 | $24.10 | $1,928.00 |
| Step 5 | $51,824 | $24.83 | $1,986.40 |
| Step 6 | $53,348 | $25.56 | $2,044.80 |
| Step 7 | $54,872 | $26.29 | $2,103.20 |
| Step 8 | $56,396 | $27.02 | $2,161.60 |
| Step 9 | $57,920 | $27.75 | $2,220.00 |
| Step 10 | $59,445 | $28.48 | $2,278.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,824 |
| Per month | $4,319 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,986.40 |
| Hourly | $24.83 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-7 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-6 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $45,727 at the first step to $59,445 at the top step, with $51,824 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.