GS-8 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,274 | $26.96 | $2,156.80 |
| Step 2 | $58,149 | $27.86 | $2,228.80 |
| Step 3 | $60,024 | $28.76 | $2,300.80 |
| Step 4 | $61,900 | $29.66 | $2,372.80 |
| Step 5 | $63,775 | $30.56 | $2,444.80 |
| Step 6 | $65,651 | $31.46 | $2,516.80 |
| Step 7 | $67,526 | $32.36 | $2,588.80 |
| Step 8 | $69,402 | $33.25 | $2,660.00 |
| Step 9 | $71,277 | $34.15 | $2,732.00 |
| Step 10 | $73,153 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,775 |
| Per month | $5,315 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,444.80 |
| Hourly | $30.56 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-9 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-8 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $56,274 at the first step to $73,153 at the top step, with $63,775 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.