2022 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 35.06% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $34,649 on the base table to $46,797 in New York.
2022 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 | $46,797 | $1,799.88 | $22.42 | +$12,148 |
| Step 2 | $48,357 | $1,859.88 | $23.17 | +$12,553 |
| Step 3 | $49,917 | $1,919.88 | $23.92 | +$12,958 |
| Step 4 | $51,477 | $1,979.88 | $24.67 | +$13,363 |
| Step 5 | $53,037 | $2,039.88 | $25.41 | +$13,768 |
| Step 6 | $54,597 | $2,099.88 | $26.16 | +$14,173 |
| Step 7 | $56,157 | $2,159.88 | $26.91 | +$14,578 |
| Step 8 | $57,717 | $2,219.88 | $27.66 | +$14,983 |
| Step 9 | $59,276 | $2,279.85 | $28.40 | +$15,387 |
| Step 10 | $60,836 | $2,339.85 | $29.15 | +$15,792 |
2022 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,797 | $1,799.88 | $22.42 | +$12,148 |
| Step 2 | $48,357 | $1,859.88 | $23.17 | +$12,553 |
| Step 3 | $49,917 | $1,919.88 | $23.92 | +$12,958 |
| Step 4 | $51,477 | $1,979.88 | $24.67 | +$13,363 |
| Step 5 | $53,037 | $2,039.88 | $25.41 | +$13,768 |
| Step 6 | $54,597 | $2,099.88 | $26.16 | +$14,173 |
| Step 7 | $56,157 | $2,159.88 | $26.91 | +$14,578 |
| Step 8 | $57,717 | $2,219.88 | $27.66 | +$14,983 |
| Step 9 | $59,276 | $2,279.85 | $28.40 | +$15,387 |
| Step 10 | $60,836 | $2,339.85 | $29.15 | +$15,792 |
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 2022, the New York pay area adds a 35.06% 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 $1,800 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,340. 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-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 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $46,797 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $60,836. This is 35.06% 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 2022, it is 35.06%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,148 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 $1,800 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.