2020 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.98% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $33,567 on the base table to $44,973 in New York.
2020 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 | $44,973 | $1,729.73 | $21.55 | +$11,406 |
| Step 2 | $46,472 | $1,787.38 | $22.27 | +$11,786 |
| Step 3 | $47,972 | $1,845.08 | $22.99 | +$12,167 |
| Step 4 | $49,471 | $1,902.73 | $23.70 | +$12,547 |
| Step 5 | $50,970 | $1,960.38 | $24.42 | +$12,927 |
| Step 6 | $52,469 | $2,018.04 | $25.14 | +$13,307 |
| Step 7 | $53,968 | $2,075.69 | $25.86 | +$13,687 |
| Step 8 | $55,468 | $2,133.38 | $26.58 | +$14,068 |
| Step 9 | $56,967 | $2,191.04 | $27.30 | +$14,448 |
| Step 10 | $58,466 | $2,248.69 | $28.01 | +$14,828 |
2020 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,973 | $1,729.73 | $21.55 | +$11,406 |
| Step 2 | $46,472 | $1,787.38 | $22.27 | +$11,786 |
| Step 3 | $47,972 | $1,845.08 | $22.99 | +$12,167 |
| Step 4 | $49,471 | $1,902.73 | $23.70 | +$12,547 |
| Step 5 | $50,970 | $1,960.38 | $24.42 | +$12,927 |
| Step 6 | $52,469 | $2,018.04 | $25.14 | +$13,307 |
| Step 7 | $53,968 | $2,075.69 | $25.86 | +$13,687 |
| Step 8 | $55,468 | $2,133.38 | $26.58 | +$14,068 |
| Step 9 | $56,967 | $2,191.04 | $27.30 | +$14,448 |
| Step 10 | $58,466 | $2,248.69 | $28.01 | +$14,828 |
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 2020, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% 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 $1,730 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,249. 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-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 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $44,973 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,466. This is 33.98% 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 2020, it is 33.98%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,406 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 $1,730 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.