2014 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $24,763 on the base table to $31,875 in New York.
2014 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,875 | $1,225.96 | $15.27 | +$7,112 |
| Step 2 | $32,937 | $1,266.81 | $15.78 | +$7,349 |
| Step 3 | $33,999 | $1,307.65 | $16.29 | +$7,586 |
| Step 4 | $35,061 | $1,348.50 | $16.80 | +$7,823 |
| Step 5 | $36,123 | $1,389.35 | $17.31 | +$8,060 |
| Step 6 | $37,185 | $1,430.19 | $17.82 | +$8,297 |
| Step 7 | $38,247 | $1,471.04 | $18.33 | +$8,534 |
| Step 8 | $39,309 | $1,511.88 | $18.84 | +$8,771 |
| Step 9 | $40,370 | $1,552.69 | $19.34 | +$9,007 |
| Step 10 | $41,432 | $1,593.54 | $19.85 | +$9,244 |
2014 GS-4 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 28.72% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,875 | $1,225.96 | $15.27 | +$7,112 |
| Step 2 | $32,937 | $1,266.81 | $15.78 | +$7,349 |
| Step 3 | $33,999 | $1,307.65 | $16.29 | +$7,586 |
| Step 4 | $35,061 | $1,348.50 | $16.80 | +$7,823 |
| Step 5 | $36,123 | $1,389.35 | $17.31 | +$8,060 |
| Step 6 | $37,185 | $1,430.19 | $17.82 | +$8,297 |
| Step 7 | $38,247 | $1,471.04 | $18.33 | +$8,534 |
| Step 8 | $39,309 | $1,511.88 | $18.84 | +$8,771 |
| Step 9 | $40,370 | $1,552.69 | $19.34 | +$9,007 |
| Step 10 | $41,432 | $1,593.54 | $19.85 | +$9,244 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,226 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,594. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $31,875 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,432. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in New York?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2014, it is 28.72%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,112 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,226 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.