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$97,869 GS-13 Step 1 in New York (2017)
$127,228 GS-13 Step 10 in New York (2017)
+$23,285 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • New York GS-13 Step 1 $97,869
  • Locality add-on +$23,285
  • Adjustment percent 31.22%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • New York GS-13 Step 10 $127,228

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

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

  • 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.