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$35,662 GS-5 Step 1 in New York (2014)
$46,366 GS-5 Step 10 in New York (2014)
+$7,957 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,662 $1,371.62 $17.09 +$7,957
Step 2 $36,851 $1,417.35 $17.66 +$8,222
Step 3 $38,041 $1,463.12 $18.23 +$8,488
Step 4 $39,230 $1,508.85 $18.80 +$8,753
Step 5 $40,419 $1,554.58 $19.37 +$9,018
Step 6 $41,609 $1,600.35 $19.94 +$9,284
Step 7 $42,798 $1,646.08 $20.51 +$9,549
Step 8 $43,987 $1,691.81 $21.08 +$9,814
Step 9 $45,177 $1,737.58 $21.65 +$10,080
Step 10 $46,366 $1,783.31 $22.22 +$10,345
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $27,705
  • New York GS-5 Step 1 $35,662
  • Locality add-on +$7,957
  • Adjustment percent 28.72%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $36,021
  • New York GS-5 Step 10 $46,366

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-5 in New York: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,372 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,783. 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-5 New York page.

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GS-5 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in New York?
    In 2014, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns $35,662 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,366. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,957 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,372 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.