2017 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $74,584 on the base table to $97,869 in New York.
2017 GS-13 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $97,869 | $3,764.19 | $46.89 | +$23,285 |
| Step 2 | $101,131 | $3,889.65 | $48.46 | +$24,061 |
| Step 3 | $104,393 | $4,015.12 | $50.02 | +$24,837 |
| Step 4 | $107,656 | $4,140.62 | $51.58 | +$25,614 |
| Step 5 | $110,918 | $4,266.08 | $53.15 | +$26,390 |
| Step 6 | $114,180 | $4,391.54 | $54.71 | +$27,166 |
| Step 7 | $117,442 | $4,517.00 | $56.27 | +$27,942 |
| Step 8 | $120,704 | $4,642.46 | $57.84 | +$28,718 |
| Step 9 | $123,966 | $4,767.92 | $59.40 | +$29,494 |
| Step 10 | $127,228 | $4,893.38 | $60.96 | +$30,270 |
2017 GS-13 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 31.22% 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 | $97,869 | $3,764.19 | $46.89 | +$23,285 |
| Step 2 | $101,131 | $3,889.65 | $48.46 | +$24,061 |
| Step 3 | $104,393 | $4,015.12 | $50.02 | +$24,837 |
| Step 4 | $107,656 | $4,140.62 | $51.58 | +$25,614 |
| Step 5 | $110,918 | $4,266.08 | $53.15 | +$26,390 |
| Step 6 | $114,180 | $4,391.54 | $54.71 | +$27,166 |
| Step 7 | $117,442 | $4,517.00 | $56.27 | +$27,942 |
| Step 8 | $120,704 | $4,642.46 | $57.84 | +$28,718 |
| Step 9 | $123,966 | $4,767.92 | $59.40 | +$29,494 |
| Step 10 | $127,228 | $4,893.38 | $60.96 | +$30,270 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% 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 $3,764 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,893. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 New York page.
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GS-13 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in New York?
In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $97,869 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $127,228. This is 31.22% 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 2017, it is 31.22%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $23,285 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 $3,764 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.