2021 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.98% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,184 on the base table to $36,421 in New York.
2021 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,421 | $1,400.81 | $17.45 | +$9,237 |
| Step 2 | $37,635 | $1,447.50 | $18.03 | +$9,545 |
| Step 3 | $38,849 | $1,494.19 | $18.61 | +$9,853 |
| Step 4 | $40,063 | $1,540.88 | $19.20 | +$10,161 |
| Step 5 | $41,277 | $1,587.58 | $19.78 | +$10,469 |
| Step 6 | $42,490 | $1,634.23 | $20.36 | +$10,776 |
| Step 7 | $43,704 | $1,680.92 | $20.94 | +$11,084 |
| Step 8 | $44,918 | $1,727.62 | $21.52 | +$11,392 |
| Step 9 | $46,132 | $1,774.31 | $22.10 | +$11,700 |
| Step 10 | $47,346 | $1,821.00 | $22.69 | +$12,008 |
2021 GS-4 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-4 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,421 | $1,400.81 | $17.45 | +$9,237 |
| Step 2 | $37,635 | $1,447.50 | $18.03 | +$9,545 |
| Step 3 | $38,849 | $1,494.19 | $18.61 | +$9,853 |
| Step 4 | $40,063 | $1,540.88 | $19.20 | +$10,161 |
| Step 5 | $41,277 | $1,587.58 | $19.78 | +$10,469 |
| Step 6 | $42,490 | $1,634.23 | $20.36 | +$10,776 |
| Step 7 | $43,704 | $1,680.92 | $20.94 | +$11,084 |
| Step 8 | $44,918 | $1,727.62 | $21.52 | +$11,392 |
| Step 9 | $46,132 | $1,774.31 | $22.10 | +$11,700 |
| Step 10 | $47,346 | $1,821.00 | $22.69 | +$12,008 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2021, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,401 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,821. 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-4 New York page.
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GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $36,421 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,346. This is 33.98% higher than the base GS-4 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,237 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,401 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.