2018 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $75,628 on the base table to $99,927 in New York.
2018 GS-13 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| 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 |
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 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.