2018 GS-5 Pay in New York
GS-5 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $28,945 on the base table to $38,245 in New York.
2018 GS-5 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,245 | $1,470.96 | $18.33 | +$9,300 |
| Step 2 | $39,520 | $1,520.00 | $18.94 | +$9,610 |
| Step 3 | $40,795 | $1,569.04 | $19.55 | +$9,920 |
| Step 4 | $42,070 | $1,618.08 | $20.16 | +$10,230 |
| Step 5 | $43,345 | $1,667.12 | $20.77 | +$10,540 |
| Step 6 | $44,620 | $1,716.15 | $21.38 | +$10,850 |
| Step 7 | $45,895 | $1,765.19 | $21.99 | +$11,160 |
| Step 8 | $47,170 | $1,814.23 | $22.60 | +$11,470 |
| Step 9 | $48,445 | $1,863.27 | $23.21 | +$11,780 |
| Step 10 | $49,721 | $1,912.35 | $23.82 | +$12,091 |
2018 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,245 | $1,470.96 | $18.33 | +$9,300 |
| Step 2 | $39,520 | $1,520.00 | $18.94 | +$9,610 |
| Step 3 | $40,795 | $1,569.04 | $19.55 | +$9,920 |
| Step 4 | $42,070 | $1,618.08 | $20.16 | +$10,230 |
| Step 5 | $43,345 | $1,667.12 | $20.77 | +$10,540 |
| Step 6 | $44,620 | $1,716.15 | $21.38 | +$10,850 |
| Step 7 | $45,895 | $1,765.19 | $21.99 | +$11,160 |
| Step 8 | $47,170 | $1,814.23 | $22.60 | +$11,470 |
| Step 9 | $48,445 | $1,863.27 | $23.21 | +$11,780 |
| Step 10 | $49,721 | $1,912.35 | $23.82 | +$12,091 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in New York: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,471 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,912. 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-5 New York page.
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GS-5 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in New York?
In 2018, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns $38,245 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,721. This is 32.13% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,300 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,471 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.