2021 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 $79,468 on the base table to $106,471 in New York.
2021 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 | $106,471 | $4,095.04 | $51.02 | +$27,003 |
| Step 2 | $110,020 | $4,231.54 | $52.72 | +$27,903 |
| Step 3 | $113,569 | $4,368.04 | $54.42 | +$28,803 |
| Step 4 | $117,119 | $4,504.58 | $56.12 | +$29,704 |
| Step 5 | $120,668 | $4,641.08 | $57.82 | +$30,604 |
| Step 6 | $124,217 | $4,777.58 | $59.52 | +$31,504 |
| Step 7 | $127,766 | $4,914.08 | $61.22 | +$32,404 |
| Step 8 | $131,315 | $5,050.58 | $62.92 | +$33,304 |
| Step 9 | $134,864 | $5,187.08 | $64.62 | +$34,204 |
| Step 10 | $138,413 | $5,323.58 | $66.32 | +$35,104 |
2021 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 | $106,471 | $4,095.04 | $51.02 | +$27,003 |
| Step 2 | $110,020 | $4,231.54 | $52.72 | +$27,903 |
| Step 3 | $113,569 | $4,368.04 | $54.42 | +$28,803 |
| Step 4 | $117,119 | $4,504.58 | $56.12 | +$29,704 |
| Step 5 | $120,668 | $4,641.08 | $57.82 | +$30,604 |
| Step 6 | $124,217 | $4,777.58 | $59.52 | +$31,504 |
| Step 7 | $127,766 | $4,914.08 | $61.22 | +$32,404 |
| Step 8 | $131,315 | $5,050.58 | $62.92 | +$33,304 |
| Step 9 | $134,864 | $5,187.08 | $64.62 | +$34,204 |
| Step 10 | $138,413 | $5,323.58 | $66.32 | +$35,104 |
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 2021, 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 $4,095 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,324. 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-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 2021, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $106,471 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $138,413. 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 2021, it is 33.98%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $27,003 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 $4,095 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.