2019 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.06% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $76,687 on the base table to $102,040 in New York.
2019 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 | $102,040 | $3,924.62 | $48.89 | +$25,353 |
| Step 2 | $105,441 | $4,055.42 | $50.52 | +$26,198 |
| Step 3 | $108,842 | $4,186.23 | $52.15 | +$27,043 |
| Step 4 | $112,243 | $4,317.04 | $53.78 | +$27,888 |
| Step 5 | $115,644 | $4,447.85 | $55.41 | +$28,733 |
| Step 6 | $119,045 | $4,578.65 | $57.04 | +$29,578 |
| Step 7 | $122,446 | $4,709.46 | $58.67 | +$30,423 |
| Step 8 | $125,847 | $4,840.27 | $60.30 | +$31,268 |
| Step 9 | $129,248 | $4,971.08 | $61.93 | +$32,113 |
| Step 10 | $132,649 | $5,101.88 | $63.56 | +$32,958 |
2019 GS-13 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 33.06% 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 | $102,040 | $3,924.62 | $48.89 | +$25,353 |
| Step 2 | $105,441 | $4,055.42 | $50.52 | +$26,198 |
| Step 3 | $108,842 | $4,186.23 | $52.15 | +$27,043 |
| Step 4 | $112,243 | $4,317.04 | $53.78 | +$27,888 |
| Step 5 | $115,644 | $4,447.85 | $55.41 | +$28,733 |
| Step 6 | $119,045 | $4,578.65 | $57.04 | +$29,578 |
| Step 7 | $122,446 | $4,709.46 | $58.67 | +$30,423 |
| Step 8 | $125,847 | $4,840.27 | $60.30 | +$31,268 |
| Step 9 | $129,248 | $4,971.08 | $61.93 | +$32,113 |
| Step 10 | $132,649 | $5,101.88 | $63.56 | +$32,958 |
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 2019, the New York pay area adds a 33.06% 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 $3,925 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,102. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $102,040 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,649. This is 33.06% 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 2019, it is 33.06%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $25,353 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 $3,925 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.