2021 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 $41,723 on the base table to $55,900 in New York.
2021 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 | $55,900 | $2,150.00 | $26.78 | +$14,177 |
| Step 2 | $57,764 | $2,221.69 | $27.68 | +$14,650 |
| Step 3 | $59,628 | $2,293.38 | $28.57 | +$15,123 |
| Step 4 | $61,491 | $2,365.04 | $29.46 | +$15,595 |
| Step 5 | $63,355 | $2,436.73 | $30.36 | +$16,068 |
| Step 6 | $65,219 | $2,508.42 | $31.25 | +$16,541 |
| Step 7 | $67,082 | $2,580.08 | $32.14 | +$17,013 |
| Step 8 | $68,946 | $2,651.77 | $33.04 | +$17,486 |
| Step 9 | $70,810 | $2,723.46 | $33.93 | +$17,959 |
| Step 10 | $72,673 | $2,795.12 | $34.82 | +$18,431 |
2021 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 | $55,900 | $2,150.00 | $26.78 | +$14,177 |
| Step 2 | $57,764 | $2,221.69 | $27.68 | +$14,650 |
| Step 3 | $59,628 | $2,293.38 | $28.57 | +$15,123 |
| Step 4 | $61,491 | $2,365.04 | $29.46 | +$15,595 |
| Step 5 | $63,355 | $2,436.73 | $30.36 | +$16,068 |
| Step 6 | $65,219 | $2,508.42 | $31.25 | +$16,541 |
| Step 7 | $67,082 | $2,580.08 | $32.14 | +$17,013 |
| Step 8 | $68,946 | $2,651.77 | $33.04 | +$17,486 |
| Step 9 | $70,810 | $2,723.46 | $33.93 | +$17,959 |
| Step 10 | $72,673 | $2,795.12 | $34.82 | +$18,431 |
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 2021, 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 $2,150 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,795. 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-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 2021, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $55,900 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,673. 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 2021, it is 33.98%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,177 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 $2,150 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.