2016 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,261 on the base table to $32,637 in New York.
2016 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,637 | $1,255.27 | $15.64 | +$7,376 |
| Step 2 | $33,725 | $1,297.12 | $16.16 | +$7,622 |
| Step 3 | $34,813 | $1,338.96 | $16.68 | +$7,868 |
| Step 4 | $35,901 | $1,380.81 | $17.20 | +$8,114 |
| Step 5 | $36,989 | $1,422.65 | $17.72 | +$8,360 |
| Step 6 | $38,077 | $1,464.50 | $18.24 | +$8,606 |
| Step 7 | $39,164 | $1,506.31 | $18.77 | +$8,851 |
| Step 8 | $40,252 | $1,548.15 | $19.29 | +$9,097 |
| Step 9 | $41,340 | $1,590.00 | $19.81 | +$9,343 |
| Step 10 | $42,428 | $1,631.85 | $20.33 | +$9,589 |
2016 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,637 | $1,255.27 | $15.64 | +$7,376 |
| Step 2 | $33,725 | $1,297.12 | $16.16 | +$7,622 |
| Step 3 | $34,813 | $1,338.96 | $16.68 | +$7,868 |
| Step 4 | $35,901 | $1,380.81 | $17.20 | +$8,114 |
| Step 5 | $36,989 | $1,422.65 | $17.72 | +$8,360 |
| Step 6 | $38,077 | $1,464.50 | $18.24 | +$8,606 |
| Step 7 | $39,164 | $1,506.31 | $18.77 | +$8,851 |
| Step 8 | $40,252 | $1,548.15 | $19.29 | +$9,097 |
| Step 9 | $41,340 | $1,590.00 | $19.81 | +$9,343 |
| Step 10 | $42,428 | $1,631.85 | $20.33 | +$9,589 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,255 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,632. 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-4 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $32,637 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,428. This is 29.20% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,376 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,255 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.