2016 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,846 on the base table to $95,409 in New York.
2016 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 | $95,409 | $3,669.58 | $45.72 | +$21,563 |
| Step 2 | $98,590 | $3,791.92 | $47.24 | +$22,282 |
| Step 3 | $101,771 | $3,914.27 | $48.76 | +$23,001 |
| Step 4 | $104,952 | $4,036.62 | $50.29 | +$23,720 |
| Step 5 | $108,133 | $4,158.96 | $51.81 | +$24,439 |
| Step 6 | $111,314 | $4,281.31 | $53.34 | +$25,158 |
| Step 7 | $114,494 | $4,403.62 | $54.86 | +$25,876 |
| Step 8 | $117,675 | $4,525.96 | $56.38 | +$26,595 |
| Step 9 | $120,856 | $4,648.31 | $57.91 | +$27,314 |
| Step 10 | $124,037 | $4,770.65 | $59.43 | +$28,033 |
2016 GS-13 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 29.20% 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 | $95,409 | $3,669.58 | $45.72 | +$21,563 |
| Step 2 | $98,590 | $3,791.92 | $47.24 | +$22,282 |
| Step 3 | $101,771 | $3,914.27 | $48.76 | +$23,001 |
| Step 4 | $104,952 | $4,036.62 | $50.29 | +$23,720 |
| Step 5 | $108,133 | $4,158.96 | $51.81 | +$24,439 |
| Step 6 | $111,314 | $4,281.31 | $53.34 | +$25,158 |
| Step 7 | $114,494 | $4,403.62 | $54.86 | +$25,876 |
| Step 8 | $117,675 | $4,525.96 | $56.38 | +$26,595 |
| Step 9 | $120,856 | $4,648.31 | $57.91 | +$27,314 |
| Step 10 | $124,037 | $4,770.65 | $59.43 | +$28,033 |
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 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% 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 $3,670 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,771. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $95,409 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $124,037. This is 29.20% 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 2016, it is 29.20%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,563 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 $3,670 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.