2024 GS-15 Pay in Albany
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA earn 20.25% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $123,041 on the base table to $147,957 in Albany.
2024 GS-15 Pay in Albany
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $147,957 | $5,690.65 | $70.89 | +$24,916 |
| Step 2 | $152,888 | $5,880.31 | $73.26 | +$25,746 |
| Step 3 | $157,820 | $6,070.00 | $75.62 | +$26,577 |
| Step 4 | $162,751 | $6,259.65 | $77.98 | +$27,407 |
| Step 5 | $167,683 | $6,449.35 | $80.35 | +$28,238 |
| Step 6 | $172,614 | $6,639.00 | $82.71 | +$29,068 |
| Step 7 | $177,546 | $6,828.69 | $85.07 | +$29,899 |
| Step 8 | $182,477 | $7,018.35 | $87.44 | +$30,729 |
| Step 9 | $187,408 | $7,208.00 | $89.80 | +$31,559 |
| Step 10 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$31,950 |
2024 GS-15 pay table for Albany
Each step below already includes the 20.25% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $147,957 | $5,690.65 | $70.89 | +$24,916 |
| Step 2 | $152,888 | $5,880.31 | $73.26 | +$25,746 |
| Step 3 | $157,820 | $6,070.00 | $75.62 | +$26,577 |
| Step 4 | $162,751 | $6,259.65 | $77.98 | +$27,407 |
| Step 5 | $167,683 | $6,449.35 | $80.35 | +$28,238 |
| Step 6 | $172,614 | $6,639.00 | $82.71 | +$29,068 |
| Step 7 | $177,546 | $6,828.69 | $85.07 | +$29,899 |
| Step 8 | $182,477 | $7,018.35 | $87.44 | +$30,729 |
| Step 9 | $187,408 | $7,208.00 | $89.80 | +$31,559 |
| Step 10 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$31,950 |
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GS-15 in Albany: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2024, the Albany pay area adds a 20.25% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Albany
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $5,691 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,381. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-15 Albany page.
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GS-15 in Albany questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Albany?
In 2024, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albany earns $147,957 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $191,900. This is 20.25% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 in Albany?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Albany in 2024, it is 20.25%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,916 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Albany?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albany earns roughly $5,691 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.