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$109,690 GS-13 Step 1 in New York (2022)
$142,595 GS-13 Step 10 in New York (2022)
+$28,474 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 pay table for New York

Each step below already includes the 35.06% 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 $109,690 $4,218.85 $52.56 +$28,474
Step 2 $113,346 $4,359.46 $54.31 +$29,423
Step 3 $117,002 $4,500.08 $56.06 +$30,372
Step 4 $120,659 $4,640.73 $57.81 +$31,322
Step 5 $124,315 $4,781.35 $59.57 +$32,271
Step 6 $127,971 $4,921.96 $61.32 +$33,220
Step 7 $131,627 $5,062.58 $63.07 +$34,169
Step 8 $135,283 $5,203.19 $64.82 +$35,118
Step 9 $138,939 $5,343.81 $66.57 +$36,067
Step 10 $142,595 $5,484.42 $68.33 +$37,016
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • New York GS-13 Step 1 $109,690
  • Locality add-on +$28,474
  • Adjustment percent 35.06%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • New York GS-13 Step 10 $142,595

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-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 2022, the New York pay area adds a 35.06% 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 $4,219 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,484. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 New York page.

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GS-13 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in New York?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $109,690 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $142,595. This is 35.06% 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 2022, it is 35.06%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,474 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 $4,219 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.