2016 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,771 on the base table to $50,092 in New York.
2016 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,092 | $1,926.62 | $24.00 | +$11,321 |
| Step 2 | $51,761 | $1,990.81 | $24.80 | +$11,698 |
| Step 3 | $53,431 | $2,055.04 | $25.60 | +$12,076 |
| Step 4 | $55,100 | $2,119.23 | $26.40 | +$12,453 |
| Step 5 | $56,769 | $2,183.42 | $27.20 | +$12,830 |
| Step 6 | $58,438 | $2,247.62 | $28.00 | +$13,207 |
| Step 7 | $60,108 | $2,311.85 | $28.80 | +$13,585 |
| Step 8 | $61,777 | $2,376.04 | $29.60 | +$13,962 |
| Step 9 | $63,446 | $2,440.23 | $30.40 | +$14,339 |
| Step 10 | $65,116 | $2,504.46 | $31.20 | +$14,717 |
2016 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,092 | $1,926.62 | $24.00 | +$11,321 |
| Step 2 | $51,761 | $1,990.81 | $24.80 | +$11,698 |
| Step 3 | $53,431 | $2,055.04 | $25.60 | +$12,076 |
| Step 4 | $55,100 | $2,119.23 | $26.40 | +$12,453 |
| Step 5 | $56,769 | $2,183.42 | $27.20 | +$12,830 |
| Step 6 | $58,438 | $2,247.62 | $28.00 | +$13,207 |
| Step 7 | $60,108 | $2,311.85 | $28.80 | +$13,585 |
| Step 8 | $61,777 | $2,376.04 | $29.60 | +$13,962 |
| Step 9 | $63,446 | $2,440.23 | $30.40 | +$14,339 |
| Step 10 | $65,116 | $2,504.46 | $31.20 | +$14,717 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,927 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,504. 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-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2016, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $50,092 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,116. This is 29.20% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,321 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,927 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.