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$67,992 GS-10 Step 1 in New York (2021)
$88,395 GS-10 Step 10 in New York (2021)
+$17,244 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $67,992 $2,615.08 $32.58 +$17,244
Step 2 $70,259 $2,702.27 $33.67 +$17,819
Step 3 $72,526 $2,789.46 $34.75 +$18,394
Step 4 $74,793 $2,876.65 $35.84 +$18,969
Step 5 $77,060 $2,963.85 $36.92 +$19,544
Step 6 $79,327 $3,051.04 $38.01 +$20,119
Step 7 $81,594 $3,138.23 $39.10 +$20,694
Step 8 $83,861 $3,225.42 $40.18 +$21,269
Step 9 $86,128 $3,312.62 $41.27 +$21,844
Step 10 $88,395 $3,399.81 $42.36 +$22,419
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • New York GS-10 Step 1 $67,992
  • Locality add-on +$17,244
  • Adjustment percent 33.98%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • New York GS-10 Step 10 $88,395

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in New York: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,615 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,400. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 New York page.

Other grades in New York

GS-10 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in New York?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns $67,992 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,395. This is 33.98% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in New York?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2021, it is 33.98%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,244 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,615 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.