2022 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 35.06% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $42,641 on the base table to $57,591 in New York.
2022 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 | $57,591 | $2,215.04 | $27.60 | +$14,950 |
| Step 2 | $59,510 | $2,288.85 | $28.51 | +$15,448 |
| Step 3 | $61,429 | $2,362.65 | $29.43 | +$15,946 |
| Step 4 | $63,349 | $2,436.50 | $30.35 | +$16,445 |
| Step 5 | $65,268 | $2,510.31 | $31.27 | +$16,943 |
| Step 6 | $67,187 | $2,584.12 | $32.19 | +$17,441 |
| Step 7 | $69,106 | $2,657.92 | $33.11 | +$17,939 |
| Step 8 | $71,025 | $2,731.73 | $34.03 | +$18,437 |
| Step 9 | $72,945 | $2,805.58 | $34.95 | +$18,936 |
| Step 10 | $74,864 | $2,879.38 | $35.87 | +$19,434 |
2022 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,591 | $2,215.04 | $27.60 | +$14,950 |
| Step 2 | $59,510 | $2,288.85 | $28.51 | +$15,448 |
| Step 3 | $61,429 | $2,362.65 | $29.43 | +$15,946 |
| Step 4 | $63,349 | $2,436.50 | $30.35 | +$16,445 |
| Step 5 | $65,268 | $2,510.31 | $31.27 | +$16,943 |
| Step 6 | $67,187 | $2,584.12 | $32.19 | +$17,441 |
| Step 7 | $69,106 | $2,657.92 | $33.11 | +$17,939 |
| Step 8 | $71,025 | $2,731.73 | $34.03 | +$18,437 |
| Step 9 | $72,945 | $2,805.58 | $34.95 | +$18,936 |
| Step 10 | $74,864 | $2,879.38 | $35.87 | +$19,434 |
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 2022, the New York pay area adds a 35.06% 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 $2,215 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,879. 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-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $57,591 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,864. This is 35.06% 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 2022, it is 35.06%. On a GS-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,950 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 $2,215 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.