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$95,409 GS-13 Step 1 in New York (2016)
$124,037 GS-13 Step 10 in New York (2016)
+$21,563 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,846
  • New York GS-13 Step 1 $95,409
  • Locality add-on +$21,563
  • Adjustment percent 29.20%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,004
  • New York GS-13 Step 10 $124,037

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-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

  • 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.