2016 GS-5 Pay in New York
GS-5 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,262 on the base table to $36,515 in New York.
2016 GS-5 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,515 | $1,404.42 | $17.50 | +$8,253 |
| Step 2 | $37,732 | $1,451.23 | $18.08 | +$8,528 |
| Step 3 | $38,949 | $1,498.04 | $18.66 | +$8,803 |
| Step 4 | $40,166 | $1,544.85 | $19.25 | +$9,078 |
| Step 5 | $41,383 | $1,591.65 | $19.83 | +$9,353 |
| Step 6 | $42,600 | $1,638.46 | $20.41 | +$9,628 |
| Step 7 | $43,817 | $1,685.27 | $21.00 | +$9,903 |
| Step 8 | $45,034 | $1,732.08 | $21.58 | +$10,178 |
| Step 9 | $46,251 | $1,778.88 | $22.16 | +$10,453 |
| Step 10 | $47,468 | $1,825.69 | $22.74 | +$10,728 |
2016 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,515 | $1,404.42 | $17.50 | +$8,253 |
| Step 2 | $37,732 | $1,451.23 | $18.08 | +$8,528 |
| Step 3 | $38,949 | $1,498.04 | $18.66 | +$8,803 |
| Step 4 | $40,166 | $1,544.85 | $19.25 | +$9,078 |
| Step 5 | $41,383 | $1,591.65 | $19.83 | +$9,353 |
| Step 6 | $42,600 | $1,638.46 | $20.41 | +$9,628 |
| Step 7 | $43,817 | $1,685.27 | $21.00 | +$9,903 |
| Step 8 | $45,034 | $1,732.08 | $21.58 | +$10,178 |
| Step 9 | $46,251 | $1,778.88 | $22.16 | +$10,453 |
| Step 10 | $47,468 | $1,825.69 | $22.74 | +$10,728 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in New York: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,404 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,826. 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-5 New York page.
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GS-5 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in New York?
In 2016, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns $36,515 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,468. This is 29.20% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,253 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,404 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.