2017 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $31,819 on the base table to $41,753 in New York.
2017 GS-6 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,753 | $1,605.88 | $20.01 | +$9,934 |
| Step 2 | $43,145 | $1,659.42 | $20.67 | +$10,265 |
| Step 3 | $44,537 | $1,712.96 | $21.34 | +$10,596 |
| Step 4 | $45,930 | $1,766.54 | $22.01 | +$10,928 |
| Step 5 | $47,322 | $1,820.08 | $22.67 | +$11,259 |
| Step 6 | $48,714 | $1,873.62 | $23.34 | +$11,590 |
| Step 7 | $50,106 | $1,927.15 | $24.01 | +$11,921 |
| Step 8 | $51,499 | $1,980.73 | $24.68 | +$12,253 |
| Step 9 | $52,891 | $2,034.27 | $25.34 | +$12,584 |
| Step 10 | $54,283 | $2,087.81 | $26.01 | +$12,915 |
2017 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,753 | $1,605.88 | $20.01 | +$9,934 |
| Step 2 | $43,145 | $1,659.42 | $20.67 | +$10,265 |
| Step 3 | $44,537 | $1,712.96 | $21.34 | +$10,596 |
| Step 4 | $45,930 | $1,766.54 | $22.01 | +$10,928 |
| Step 5 | $47,322 | $1,820.08 | $22.67 | +$11,259 |
| Step 6 | $48,714 | $1,873.62 | $23.34 | +$11,590 |
| Step 7 | $50,106 | $1,927.15 | $24.01 | +$11,921 |
| Step 8 | $51,499 | $1,980.73 | $24.68 | +$12,253 |
| Step 9 | $52,891 | $2,034.27 | $25.34 | +$12,584 |
| Step 10 | $54,283 | $2,087.81 | $26.01 | +$12,915 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in New York: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,606 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,088. 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-6 New York page.
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GS-6 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in New York?
In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $41,753 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,283. This is 31.22% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,934 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,606 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.