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$39,753 GS-6 Step 1 in New York (2014)
$51,673 GS-6 Step 10 in New York (2014)
+$8,870 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,753 $1,528.96 $19.05 +$8,870
Step 2 $41,077 $1,579.88 $19.68 +$9,165
Step 3 $42,402 $1,630.85 $20.32 +$9,461
Step 4 $43,726 $1,681.77 $20.95 +$9,756
Step 5 $45,051 $1,732.73 $21.59 +$10,052
Step 6 $46,375 $1,783.65 $22.22 +$10,347
Step 7 $47,700 $1,834.62 $22.86 +$10,643
Step 8 $49,024 $1,885.54 $23.49 +$10,938
Step 9 $50,349 $1,936.50 $24.13 +$11,234
Step 10 $51,673 $1,987.42 $24.76 +$11,529
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • New York GS-6 Step 1 $39,753
  • Locality add-on +$8,870
  • Adjustment percent 28.72%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • New York GS-6 Step 10 $51,673

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-6 in New York: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,529 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,987. 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-6 New York page.

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GS-6 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in New York?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $39,753 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,673. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,870 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,529 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.