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$99,927 GS-13 Step 1 in New York (2018)
$129,906 GS-13 Step 10 in New York (2018)
+$24,299 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $99,927 $3,843.35 $47.88 +$24,299
Step 2 $103,258 $3,971.46 $49.48 +$25,109
Step 3 $106,589 $4,099.58 $51.07 +$25,919
Step 4 $109,920 $4,227.69 $52.67 +$26,729
Step 5 $113,251 $4,355.81 $54.26 +$27,539
Step 6 $116,582 $4,483.92 $55.86 +$28,349
Step 7 $119,913 $4,612.04 $57.46 +$29,159
Step 8 $123,244 $4,740.15 $59.05 +$29,969
Step 9 $126,575 $4,868.27 $60.65 +$30,779
Step 10 $129,906 $4,996.38 $62.25 +$31,589
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • New York GS-13 Step 1 $99,927
  • Locality add-on +$24,299
  • Adjustment percent 32.13%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • New York GS-13 Step 10 $129,906

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-13 in New York: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $3,843 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,996. 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-13 New York page.

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GS-13 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in New York?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $99,927 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $129,906. This is 32.13% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,299 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $3,843 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.