2015 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,115 on the base table to $94,114 in New York.
2015 GS-13 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $94,114 | $3,619.77 | $45.10 | +$20,999 |
| Step 2 | $97,251 | $3,740.42 | $46.60 | +$21,699 |
| Step 3 | $100,387 | $3,861.04 | $48.10 | +$22,398 |
| Step 4 | $103,524 | $3,981.69 | $49.60 | +$23,098 |
| Step 5 | $106,661 | $4,102.35 | $51.11 | +$23,798 |
| Step 6 | $109,798 | $4,223.00 | $52.61 | +$24,498 |
| Step 7 | $112,935 | $4,343.65 | $54.11 | +$25,198 |
| Step 8 | $116,072 | $4,464.31 | $55.62 | +$25,898 |
| Step 9 | $119,209 | $4,584.96 | $57.12 | +$26,598 |
| Step 10 | $122,346 | $4,705.62 | $58.62 | +$27,298 |
2015 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $94,114 | $3,619.77 | $45.10 | +$20,999 |
| Step 2 | $97,251 | $3,740.42 | $46.60 | +$21,699 |
| Step 3 | $100,387 | $3,861.04 | $48.10 | +$22,398 |
| Step 4 | $103,524 | $3,981.69 | $49.60 | +$23,098 |
| Step 5 | $106,661 | $4,102.35 | $51.11 | +$23,798 |
| Step 6 | $109,798 | $4,223.00 | $52.61 | +$24,498 |
| Step 7 | $112,935 | $4,343.65 | $54.11 | +$25,198 |
| Step 8 | $116,072 | $4,464.31 | $55.62 | +$25,898 |
| Step 9 | $119,209 | $4,584.96 | $57.12 | +$26,598 |
| Step 10 | $122,346 | $4,705.62 | $58.62 | +$27,298 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in New York: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2015, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $3,620 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,706. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 New York page.
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GS-13 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in New York?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $94,114 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $122,346. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in New York?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2015, it is 28.72%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,999 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $3,620 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.