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$31,875 GS-4 Step 1 in New York (2014)
$41,432 GS-4 Step 10 in New York (2014)
+$7,112 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • New York GS-4 Step 1 $31,875
  • Locality add-on +$7,112
  • Adjustment percent 28.72%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • New York GS-4 Step 10 $41,432

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

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.

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GS-4 in New York questions

  • 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.