2019 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.06% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $32,716 on the base table to $43,532 in New York.
2019 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 | $43,532 | $1,674.31 | $20.86 | +$10,816 |
| Step 2 | $44,984 | $1,730.15 | $21.55 | +$11,177 |
| Step 3 | $46,435 | $1,785.96 | $22.25 | +$11,537 |
| Step 4 | $47,887 | $1,841.81 | $22.95 | +$11,898 |
| Step 5 | $49,339 | $1,897.65 | $23.64 | +$12,259 |
| Step 6 | $50,790 | $1,953.46 | $24.34 | +$12,619 |
| Step 7 | $52,242 | $2,009.31 | $25.03 | +$12,980 |
| Step 8 | $53,694 | $2,065.15 | $25.73 | +$13,341 |
| Step 9 | $55,145 | $2,120.96 | $26.42 | +$13,701 |
| Step 10 | $56,597 | $2,176.81 | $27.12 | +$14,062 |
2019 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $43,532 | $1,674.31 | $20.86 | +$10,816 |
| Step 2 | $44,984 | $1,730.15 | $21.55 | +$11,177 |
| Step 3 | $46,435 | $1,785.96 | $22.25 | +$11,537 |
| Step 4 | $47,887 | $1,841.81 | $22.95 | +$11,898 |
| Step 5 | $49,339 | $1,897.65 | $23.64 | +$12,259 |
| Step 6 | $50,790 | $1,953.46 | $24.34 | +$12,619 |
| Step 7 | $52,242 | $2,009.31 | $25.03 | +$12,980 |
| Step 8 | $53,694 | $2,065.15 | $25.73 | +$13,341 |
| Step 9 | $55,145 | $2,120.96 | $26.42 | +$13,701 |
| Step 10 | $56,597 | $2,176.81 | $27.12 | +$14,062 |
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 2019, the New York pay area adds a 33.06% 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 $1,674 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,177. 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-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 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $43,532 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $56,597. This is 33.06% 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 2019, it is 33.06%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,816 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 $1,674 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.