2015 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,387 on the base table to $49,412 in New York.
2015 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,412 | $1,900.46 | $23.68 | +$11,025 |
| Step 2 | $51,059 | $1,963.81 | $24.47 | +$11,392 |
| Step 3 | $52,707 | $2,027.19 | $25.25 | +$11,760 |
| Step 4 | $54,355 | $2,090.58 | $26.04 | +$12,128 |
| Step 5 | $56,002 | $2,153.92 | $26.83 | +$12,495 |
| Step 6 | $57,650 | $2,217.31 | $27.62 | +$12,863 |
| Step 7 | $59,297 | $2,280.65 | $28.41 | +$13,230 |
| Step 8 | $60,945 | $2,344.04 | $29.20 | +$13,598 |
| Step 9 | $62,593 | $2,407.42 | $29.99 | +$13,966 |
| Step 10 | $64,240 | $2,470.77 | $30.78 | +$14,333 |
2015 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,412 | $1,900.46 | $23.68 | +$11,025 |
| Step 2 | $51,059 | $1,963.81 | $24.47 | +$11,392 |
| Step 3 | $52,707 | $2,027.19 | $25.25 | +$11,760 |
| Step 4 | $54,355 | $2,090.58 | $26.04 | +$12,128 |
| Step 5 | $56,002 | $2,153.92 | $26.83 | +$12,495 |
| Step 6 | $57,650 | $2,217.31 | $27.62 | +$12,863 |
| Step 7 | $59,297 | $2,280.65 | $28.41 | +$13,230 |
| Step 8 | $60,945 | $2,344.04 | $29.20 | +$13,598 |
| Step 9 | $62,593 | $2,407.42 | $29.99 | +$13,966 |
| Step 10 | $64,240 | $2,470.77 | $30.78 | +$14,333 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2015, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,900 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,471. 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-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2015, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $49,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,240. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,025 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,900 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.