2020 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.98% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $78,681 on the base table to $105,417 in New York.
2020 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 | $105,417 | $4,054.50 | $50.51 | +$26,736 |
| Step 2 | $108,931 | $4,189.65 | $52.20 | +$27,627 |
| Step 3 | $112,445 | $4,324.81 | $53.88 | +$28,518 |
| Step 4 | $115,960 | $4,460.00 | $55.56 | +$29,410 |
| Step 5 | $119,474 | $4,595.15 | $57.25 | +$30,301 |
| Step 6 | $122,988 | $4,730.31 | $58.93 | +$31,192 |
| Step 7 | $126,503 | $4,865.50 | $60.61 | +$32,084 |
| Step 8 | $130,017 | $5,000.65 | $62.30 | +$32,975 |
| Step 9 | $133,531 | $5,135.81 | $63.98 | +$33,866 |
| Step 10 | $137,045 | $5,270.96 | $65.67 | +$34,757 |
2020 GS-13 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 33.98% 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 | $105,417 | $4,054.50 | $50.51 | +$26,736 |
| Step 2 | $108,931 | $4,189.65 | $52.20 | +$27,627 |
| Step 3 | $112,445 | $4,324.81 | $53.88 | +$28,518 |
| Step 4 | $115,960 | $4,460.00 | $55.56 | +$29,410 |
| Step 5 | $119,474 | $4,595.15 | $57.25 | +$30,301 |
| Step 6 | $122,988 | $4,730.31 | $58.93 | +$31,192 |
| Step 7 | $126,503 | $4,865.50 | $60.61 | +$32,084 |
| Step 8 | $130,017 | $5,000.65 | $62.30 | +$32,975 |
| Step 9 | $133,531 | $5,135.81 | $63.98 | +$33,866 |
| Step 10 | $137,045 | $5,270.96 | $65.67 | +$34,757 |
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 2020, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% 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 $4,055 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,271. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $105,417 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,045. This is 33.98% 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 2020, it is 33.98%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,736 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 $4,055 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.