2021 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 $33,903 on the base table to $45,423 in New York.
2021 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 | $45,423 | $1,747.04 | $21.76 | +$11,520 |
| Step 2 | $46,937 | $1,805.27 | $22.49 | +$11,904 |
| Step 3 | $48,451 | $1,863.50 | $23.22 | +$12,288 |
| Step 4 | $49,965 | $1,921.73 | $23.94 | +$12,672 |
| Step 5 | $51,479 | $1,979.96 | $24.67 | +$13,056 |
| Step 6 | $52,993 | $2,038.19 | $25.39 | +$13,440 |
| Step 7 | $54,507 | $2,096.42 | $26.12 | +$13,824 |
| Step 8 | $56,021 | $2,154.65 | $26.84 | +$14,208 |
| Step 9 | $57,535 | $2,212.88 | $27.57 | +$14,592 |
| Step 10 | $59,049 | $2,271.12 | $28.29 | +$14,976 |
2021 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 | $45,423 | $1,747.04 | $21.76 | +$11,520 |
| Step 2 | $46,937 | $1,805.27 | $22.49 | +$11,904 |
| Step 3 | $48,451 | $1,863.50 | $23.22 | +$12,288 |
| Step 4 | $49,965 | $1,921.73 | $23.94 | +$12,672 |
| Step 5 | $51,479 | $1,979.96 | $24.67 | +$13,056 |
| Step 6 | $52,993 | $2,038.19 | $25.39 | +$13,440 |
| Step 7 | $54,507 | $2,096.42 | $26.12 | +$13,824 |
| Step 8 | $56,021 | $2,154.65 | $26.84 | +$14,208 |
| Step 9 | $57,535 | $2,212.88 | $27.57 | +$14,592 |
| Step 10 | $59,049 | $2,271.12 | $28.29 | +$14,976 |
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 2021, 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 $1,747 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,271. 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-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 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $45,423 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,049. 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 2021, it is 33.98%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,520 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 $1,747 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.