2017 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,159 on the base table to $51,384 in New York.
2017 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,384 | $1,976.31 | $24.62 | +$12,225 |
| Step 2 | $53,097 | $2,042.19 | $25.44 | +$12,633 |
| Step 3 | $54,809 | $2,108.04 | $26.26 | +$13,040 |
| Step 4 | $56,522 | $2,173.92 | $27.08 | +$13,448 |
| Step 5 | $58,234 | $2,239.77 | $27.90 | +$13,855 |
| Step 6 | $59,947 | $2,305.65 | $28.72 | +$14,263 |
| Step 7 | $61,659 | $2,371.50 | $29.54 | +$14,670 |
| Step 8 | $63,371 | $2,437.35 | $30.36 | +$15,077 |
| Step 9 | $65,084 | $2,503.23 | $31.19 | +$15,485 |
| Step 10 | $66,796 | $2,569.08 | $32.01 | +$15,892 |
2017 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,384 | $1,976.31 | $24.62 | +$12,225 |
| Step 2 | $53,097 | $2,042.19 | $25.44 | +$12,633 |
| Step 3 | $54,809 | $2,108.04 | $26.26 | +$13,040 |
| Step 4 | $56,522 | $2,173.92 | $27.08 | +$13,448 |
| Step 5 | $58,234 | $2,239.77 | $27.90 | +$13,855 |
| Step 6 | $59,947 | $2,305.65 | $28.72 | +$14,263 |
| Step 7 | $61,659 | $2,371.50 | $29.54 | +$14,670 |
| Step 8 | $63,371 | $2,437.35 | $30.36 | +$15,077 |
| Step 9 | $65,084 | $2,503.23 | $31.19 | +$15,485 |
| Step 10 | $66,796 | $2,569.08 | $32.01 | +$15,892 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,976 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,569. 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-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $51,384 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,796. This is 31.22% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,225 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,976 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.