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$102,040 GS-13 Step 1 in New York (2019)
$132,649 GS-13 Step 10 in New York (2019)
+$25,353 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • New York GS-13 Step 1 $102,040
  • Locality add-on +$25,353
  • Adjustment percent 33.06%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • New York GS-13 Step 10 $132,649

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

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

  • 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.