2017 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,514 on the base table to $33,479 in New York.
2017 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,479 | $1,287.65 | $16.04 | +$7,965 |
| Step 2 | $34,595 | $1,330.58 | $16.58 | +$8,231 |
| Step 3 | $35,710 | $1,373.46 | $17.11 | +$8,496 |
| Step 4 | $36,826 | $1,416.38 | $17.65 | +$8,762 |
| Step 5 | $37,941 | $1,459.27 | $18.18 | +$9,027 |
| Step 6 | $39,056 | $1,502.15 | $18.71 | +$9,292 |
| Step 7 | $40,172 | $1,545.08 | $19.25 | +$9,558 |
| Step 8 | $41,287 | $1,587.96 | $19.78 | +$9,823 |
| Step 9 | $42,402 | $1,630.85 | $20.32 | +$10,088 |
| Step 10 | $43,518 | $1,673.77 | $20.85 | +$10,354 |
2017 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,479 | $1,287.65 | $16.04 | +$7,965 |
| Step 2 | $34,595 | $1,330.58 | $16.58 | +$8,231 |
| Step 3 | $35,710 | $1,373.46 | $17.11 | +$8,496 |
| Step 4 | $36,826 | $1,416.38 | $17.65 | +$8,762 |
| Step 5 | $37,941 | $1,459.27 | $18.18 | +$9,027 |
| Step 6 | $39,056 | $1,502.15 | $18.71 | +$9,292 |
| Step 7 | $40,172 | $1,545.08 | $19.25 | +$9,558 |
| Step 8 | $41,287 | $1,587.96 | $19.78 | +$9,823 |
| Step 9 | $42,402 | $1,630.85 | $20.32 | +$10,088 |
| Step 10 | $43,518 | $1,673.77 | $20.85 | +$10,354 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,288 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,674. 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-4 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $33,479 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,518. This is 31.22% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,965 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,288 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.