2018 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,264 on the base table to $42,630 in New York.
2018 GS-6 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-6 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,630 | $1,639.62 | $20.43 | +$10,366 |
| Step 2 | $44,051 | $1,694.27 | $21.11 | +$10,712 |
| Step 3 | $45,471 | $1,748.88 | $21.79 | +$11,057 |
| Step 4 | $46,892 | $1,803.54 | $22.47 | +$11,403 |
| Step 5 | $48,312 | $1,858.15 | $23.15 | +$11,748 |
| Step 6 | $49,732 | $1,912.77 | $23.83 | +$12,093 |
| Step 7 | $51,153 | $1,967.42 | $24.51 | +$12,439 |
| Step 8 | $52,573 | $2,022.04 | $25.19 | +$12,784 |
| Step 9 | $53,994 | $2,076.69 | $25.87 | +$13,130 |
| Step 10 | $55,414 | $2,131.31 | $26.55 | +$13,475 |
2018 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,630 | $1,639.62 | $20.43 | +$10,366 |
| Step 2 | $44,051 | $1,694.27 | $21.11 | +$10,712 |
| Step 3 | $45,471 | $1,748.88 | $21.79 | +$11,057 |
| Step 4 | $46,892 | $1,803.54 | $22.47 | +$11,403 |
| Step 5 | $48,312 | $1,858.15 | $23.15 | +$11,748 |
| Step 6 | $49,732 | $1,912.77 | $23.83 | +$12,093 |
| Step 7 | $51,153 | $1,967.42 | $24.51 | +$12,439 |
| Step 8 | $52,573 | $2,022.04 | $25.19 | +$12,784 |
| Step 9 | $53,994 | $2,076.69 | $25.87 | +$13,130 |
| Step 10 | $55,414 | $2,131.31 | $26.55 | +$13,475 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-6 in New York: what to expect
Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.
For 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,640 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,131. 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-6 New York page.
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GS-6 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-6 make in New York?
In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $42,630 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,414. This is 32.13% higher than the base GS-6 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,366 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,640 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.