2019 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.06% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $26,233 on the base table to $34,906 in New York.
2019 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,906 | $1,342.54 | $16.73 | +$8,673 |
| Step 2 | $36,069 | $1,387.27 | $17.28 | +$8,962 |
| Step 3 | $37,232 | $1,432.00 | $17.84 | +$9,251 |
| Step 4 | $38,394 | $1,476.69 | $18.40 | +$9,539 |
| Step 5 | $39,557 | $1,521.42 | $18.95 | +$9,828 |
| Step 6 | $40,720 | $1,566.15 | $19.51 | +$10,117 |
| Step 7 | $41,883 | $1,610.88 | $20.07 | +$10,406 |
| Step 8 | $43,046 | $1,655.62 | $20.63 | +$10,695 |
| Step 9 | $44,209 | $1,700.35 | $21.18 | +$10,984 |
| Step 10 | $45,372 | $1,745.08 | $21.74 | +$11,273 |
2019 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,906 | $1,342.54 | $16.73 | +$8,673 |
| Step 2 | $36,069 | $1,387.27 | $17.28 | +$8,962 |
| Step 3 | $37,232 | $1,432.00 | $17.84 | +$9,251 |
| Step 4 | $38,394 | $1,476.69 | $18.40 | +$9,539 |
| Step 5 | $39,557 | $1,521.42 | $18.95 | +$9,828 |
| Step 6 | $40,720 | $1,566.15 | $19.51 | +$10,117 |
| Step 7 | $41,883 | $1,610.88 | $20.07 | +$10,406 |
| Step 8 | $43,046 | $1,655.62 | $20.63 | +$10,695 |
| Step 9 | $44,209 | $1,700.35 | $21.18 | +$10,984 |
| Step 10 | $45,372 | $1,745.08 | $21.74 | +$11,273 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2019, the New York pay area adds a 33.06% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,343 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,745. 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-4 New York page.
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GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $34,906 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,372. This is 33.06% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,673 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,343 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.