2016 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,504 on the base table to $40,703 in New York.
2016 GS-6 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,703 | $1,565.50 | $19.50 | +$9,199 |
| Step 2 | $42,060 | $1,617.69 | $20.15 | +$9,506 |
| Step 3 | $43,416 | $1,669.85 | $20.80 | +$9,812 |
| Step 4 | $44,773 | $1,722.04 | $21.45 | +$10,119 |
| Step 5 | $46,130 | $1,774.23 | $22.10 | +$10,426 |
| Step 6 | $47,486 | $1,826.38 | $22.75 | +$10,732 |
| Step 7 | $48,843 | $1,878.58 | $23.40 | +$11,039 |
| Step 8 | $50,199 | $1,930.73 | $24.05 | +$11,345 |
| Step 9 | $51,556 | $1,982.92 | $24.70 | +$11,652 |
| Step 10 | $52,913 | $2,035.12 | $25.35 | +$11,959 |
2016 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,703 | $1,565.50 | $19.50 | +$9,199 |
| Step 2 | $42,060 | $1,617.69 | $20.15 | +$9,506 |
| Step 3 | $43,416 | $1,669.85 | $20.80 | +$9,812 |
| Step 4 | $44,773 | $1,722.04 | $21.45 | +$10,119 |
| Step 5 | $46,130 | $1,774.23 | $22.10 | +$10,426 |
| Step 6 | $47,486 | $1,826.38 | $22.75 | +$10,732 |
| Step 7 | $48,843 | $1,878.58 | $23.40 | +$11,039 |
| Step 8 | $50,199 | $1,930.73 | $24.05 | +$11,345 |
| Step 9 | $51,556 | $1,982.92 | $24.70 | +$11,652 |
| Step 10 | $52,913 | $2,035.12 | $25.35 | +$11,959 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in New York: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,566 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,035. 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-6 New York page.
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GS-6 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in New York?
In 2016, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $40,703 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,913. This is 29.20% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,199 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,566 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.