2018 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $25,871 on the base table to $34,183 in New York.
2018 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,183 | $1,314.73 | $16.38 | +$8,312 |
| Step 2 | $35,322 | $1,358.54 | $16.92 | +$8,589 |
| Step 3 | $36,461 | $1,402.35 | $17.47 | +$8,866 |
| Step 4 | $37,600 | $1,446.15 | $18.02 | +$9,143 |
| Step 5 | $38,739 | $1,489.96 | $18.56 | +$9,420 |
| Step 6 | $39,878 | $1,533.77 | $19.11 | +$9,697 |
| Step 7 | $41,017 | $1,577.58 | $19.65 | +$9,974 |
| Step 8 | $42,156 | $1,621.38 | $20.20 | +$10,251 |
| Step 9 | $43,295 | $1,665.19 | $20.75 | +$10,528 |
| Step 10 | $44,434 | $1,709.00 | $21.29 | +$10,805 |
2018 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,183 | $1,314.73 | $16.38 | +$8,312 |
| Step 2 | $35,322 | $1,358.54 | $16.92 | +$8,589 |
| Step 3 | $36,461 | $1,402.35 | $17.47 | +$8,866 |
| Step 4 | $37,600 | $1,446.15 | $18.02 | +$9,143 |
| Step 5 | $38,739 | $1,489.96 | $18.56 | +$9,420 |
| Step 6 | $39,878 | $1,533.77 | $19.11 | +$9,697 |
| Step 7 | $41,017 | $1,577.58 | $19.65 | +$9,974 |
| Step 8 | $42,156 | $1,621.38 | $20.20 | +$10,251 |
| Step 9 | $43,295 | $1,665.19 | $20.75 | +$10,528 |
| Step 10 | $44,434 | $1,709.00 | $21.29 | +$10,805 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,315 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,709. 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-4 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $34,183 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,434. This is 32.13% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,312 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,315 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.