2025 GS-15 Pay in Albany
GS-15 employees with a duty station in Albany-Schenectady, NY-MA earn 20.77% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $125,133 on the base table to $151,123 in Albany.
2025 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 | $151,123 | $5,812.42 | $72.41 | +$25,990 |
| Step 2 | $156,160 | $6,006.15 | $74.83 | +$26,856 |
| Step 3 | $161,198 | $6,199.92 | $77.24 | +$27,723 |
| Step 4 | $166,235 | $6,393.65 | $79.65 | +$28,589 |
| Step 5 | $171,272 | $6,587.38 | $82.07 | +$29,455 |
| Step 6 | $176,310 | $6,781.15 | $84.48 | +$30,322 |
| Step 7 | $181,347 | $6,974.88 | $86.89 | +$31,188 |
| Step 8 | $186,384 | $7,168.62 | $89.31 | +$32,054 |
| Step 9 | $191,422 | $7,362.38 | $91.72 | +$32,921 |
| Step 10 | $195,200 | $7,507.69 | $93.53 | +$32,528 |
2025 GS-15 pay table for Albany
Each step below already includes the 20.77% 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 | $151,123 | $5,812.42 | $72.41 | +$25,990 |
| Step 2 | $156,160 | $6,006.15 | $74.83 | +$26,856 |
| Step 3 | $161,198 | $6,199.92 | $77.24 | +$27,723 |
| Step 4 | $166,235 | $6,393.65 | $79.65 | +$28,589 |
| Step 5 | $171,272 | $6,587.38 | $82.07 | +$29,455 |
| Step 6 | $176,310 | $6,781.15 | $84.48 | +$30,322 |
| Step 7 | $181,347 | $6,974.88 | $86.89 | +$31,188 |
| Step 8 | $186,384 | $7,168.62 | $89.31 | +$32,054 |
| Step 9 | $191,422 | $7,362.38 | $91.72 | +$32,921 |
| Step 10 | $195,200 | $7,507.69 | $93.53 | +$32,528 |
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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 2025, the Albany pay area adds a 20.77% 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 $5,812 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,508. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albany earns $151,123 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $195,200. This is 20.77% 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 2025, it is 20.77%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $25,990 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 $5,812 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.