GS-9 Pay — Rochester-Batavia (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,155 | $29.78 | $2,382.40 |
| Step 2 | $64,227 | $30.77 | $2,461.60 |
| Step 3 | $66,299 | $31.77 | $2,541.60 |
| Step 4 | $68,372 | $32.76 | $2,620.80 |
| Step 5 | $70,444 | $33.75 | $2,700.00 |
| Step 6 | $72,516 | $34.75 | $2,780.00 |
| Step 7 | $74,589 | $35.74 | $2,859.20 |
| Step 8 | $76,661 | $36.73 | $2,938.40 |
| Step 9 | $78,733 | $37.73 | $3,018.40 |
| Step 10 | $80,806 | $38.72 | $3,097.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Rochester-Batavia-Seneca Falls, NY locality | 17.88% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,444 |
| Per month | $5,870 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,700.00 |
| Hourly | $33.75 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-10 in Rochester-Batavia
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Rochester-Batavia?
For 2026, GS-9 in Rochester-Batavia ranges from $62,155 at the first step to $80,806 at the top step, with $70,444 near the middle.
How is Rochester-Batavia locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.