2017 GS-5 Pay in New York
GS-5 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,545 on the base table to $37,457 in New York.
2017 GS-5 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,457 | $1,440.65 | $17.95 | +$8,912 |
| Step 2 | $38,706 | $1,488.69 | $18.55 | +$9,209 |
| Step 3 | $39,955 | $1,536.73 | $19.14 | +$9,506 |
| Step 4 | $41,204 | $1,584.77 | $19.74 | +$9,803 |
| Step 5 | $42,454 | $1,632.85 | $20.34 | +$10,101 |
| Step 6 | $43,703 | $1,680.88 | $20.94 | +$10,398 |
| Step 7 | $44,952 | $1,728.92 | $21.54 | +$10,695 |
| Step 8 | $46,201 | $1,776.96 | $22.14 | +$10,992 |
| Step 9 | $47,450 | $1,825.00 | $22.74 | +$11,289 |
| Step 10 | $48,700 | $1,873.08 | $23.33 | +$11,587 |
2017 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,457 | $1,440.65 | $17.95 | +$8,912 |
| Step 2 | $38,706 | $1,488.69 | $18.55 | +$9,209 |
| Step 3 | $39,955 | $1,536.73 | $19.14 | +$9,506 |
| Step 4 | $41,204 | $1,584.77 | $19.74 | +$9,803 |
| Step 5 | $42,454 | $1,632.85 | $20.34 | +$10,101 |
| Step 6 | $43,703 | $1,680.88 | $20.94 | +$10,398 |
| Step 7 | $44,952 | $1,728.92 | $21.54 | +$10,695 |
| Step 8 | $46,201 | $1,776.96 | $22.14 | +$10,992 |
| Step 9 | $47,450 | $1,825.00 | $22.74 | +$11,289 |
| Step 10 | $48,700 | $1,873.08 | $23.33 | +$11,587 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in New York: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,441 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,873. 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-5 New York page.
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GS-5 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in New York?
In 2017, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns $37,457 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,700. This is 31.22% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,912 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,441 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.