2020 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.98% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $41,310 on the base table to $55,347 in New York.
2020 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,347 | $2,128.73 | $26.52 | +$14,037 |
| Step 2 | $57,192 | $2,199.69 | $27.40 | +$14,505 |
| Step 3 | $59,037 | $2,270.65 | $28.29 | +$14,973 |
| Step 4 | $60,882 | $2,341.62 | $29.17 | +$15,441 |
| Step 5 | $62,727 | $2,412.58 | $30.06 | +$15,909 |
| Step 6 | $64,572 | $2,483.54 | $30.94 | +$16,377 |
| Step 7 | $66,417 | $2,554.50 | $31.82 | +$16,845 |
| Step 8 | $68,261 | $2,625.42 | $32.71 | +$17,312 |
| Step 9 | $70,106 | $2,696.38 | $33.59 | +$17,780 |
| Step 10 | $71,951 | $2,767.35 | $34.48 | +$18,248 |
2020 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $55,347 | $2,128.73 | $26.52 | +$14,037 |
| Step 2 | $57,192 | $2,199.69 | $27.40 | +$14,505 |
| Step 3 | $59,037 | $2,270.65 | $28.29 | +$14,973 |
| Step 4 | $60,882 | $2,341.62 | $29.17 | +$15,441 |
| Step 5 | $62,727 | $2,412.58 | $30.06 | +$15,909 |
| Step 6 | $64,572 | $2,483.54 | $30.94 | +$16,377 |
| Step 7 | $66,417 | $2,554.50 | $31.82 | +$16,845 |
| Step 8 | $68,261 | $2,625.42 | $32.71 | +$17,312 |
| Step 9 | $70,106 | $2,696.38 | $33.59 | +$17,780 |
| Step 10 | $71,951 | $2,767.35 | $34.48 | +$18,248 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2020, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,129 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,767. 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-8 New York page.
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GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2020, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $55,347 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,951. This is 33.98% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,037 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,129 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.