2018 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $39,707 on the base table to $52,465 in New York.
2018 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,465 | $2,017.88 | $25.14 | +$12,758 |
| Step 2 | $54,214 | $2,085.15 | $25.98 | +$13,183 |
| Step 3 | $55,964 | $2,152.46 | $26.82 | +$13,609 |
| Step 4 | $57,713 | $2,219.73 | $27.65 | +$14,034 |
| Step 5 | $59,462 | $2,287.00 | $28.49 | +$14,459 |
| Step 6 | $61,212 | $2,354.31 | $29.33 | +$14,885 |
| Step 7 | $62,961 | $2,421.58 | $30.17 | +$15,310 |
| Step 8 | $64,711 | $2,488.88 | $31.01 | +$15,736 |
| Step 9 | $66,460 | $2,556.15 | $31.84 | +$16,161 |
| Step 10 | $68,209 | $2,623.42 | $32.68 | +$16,586 |
2018 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,465 | $2,017.88 | $25.14 | +$12,758 |
| Step 2 | $54,214 | $2,085.15 | $25.98 | +$13,183 |
| Step 3 | $55,964 | $2,152.46 | $26.82 | +$13,609 |
| Step 4 | $57,713 | $2,219.73 | $27.65 | +$14,034 |
| Step 5 | $59,462 | $2,287.00 | $28.49 | +$14,459 |
| Step 6 | $61,212 | $2,354.31 | $29.33 | +$14,885 |
| Step 7 | $62,961 | $2,421.58 | $30.17 | +$15,310 |
| Step 8 | $64,711 | $2,488.88 | $31.01 | +$15,736 |
| Step 9 | $66,460 | $2,556.15 | $31.84 | +$16,161 |
| Step 10 | $68,209 | $2,623.42 | $32.68 | +$16,586 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,018 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,623. 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-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2018, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $52,465 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,209. This is 32.13% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,758 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,018 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.