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$63,815 GS-10 Step 1 in New York (2018)
$82,960 GS-10 Step 10 in New York (2018)
+$15,518 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for New York

Each step below already includes the 32.13% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,815 $2,454.42 $30.58 +$15,518
Step 2 $65,942 $2,536.23 $31.60 +$16,035
Step 3 $68,069 $2,618.04 $32.62 +$16,552
Step 4 $70,197 $2,699.88 $33.64 +$17,070
Step 5 $72,324 $2,781.69 $34.65 +$17,587
Step 6 $74,451 $2,863.50 $35.67 +$18,104
Step 7 $76,579 $2,945.35 $36.69 +$18,622
Step 8 $78,706 $3,027.15 $37.71 +$19,139
Step 9 $80,833 $3,108.96 $38.73 +$19,656
Step 10 $82,960 $3,190.77 $39.75 +$20,173
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • New York GS-10 Step 1 $63,815
  • Locality add-on +$15,518
  • Adjustment percent 32.13%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • New York GS-10 Step 10 $82,960

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-10 in New York: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,454 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,191. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 New York page.

Other grades in New York

GS-10 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in New York?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns $63,815 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,960. This is 32.13% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in New York?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2018, it is 32.13%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,518 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,454 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.