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$73,513 GS-10 Step 1 in New York (2023)
$95,571 GS-10 Step 10 in New York (2023)
+$19,523 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for New York

Each step below already includes the 36.16% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,513 $2,827.42 $35.22 +$19,523
Step 2 $75,964 $2,921.69 $36.40 +$20,174
Step 3 $78,415 $3,015.96 $37.57 +$20,825
Step 4 $80,865 $3,110.19 $38.75 +$21,475
Step 5 $83,316 $3,204.46 $39.92 +$22,126
Step 6 $85,767 $3,298.73 $41.10 +$22,777
Step 7 $88,218 $3,393.00 $42.27 +$23,428
Step 8 $90,669 $3,487.27 $43.44 +$24,079
Step 9 $93,120 $3,581.54 $44.62 +$24,730
Step 10 $95,571 $3,675.81 $45.79 +$25,381
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • New York GS-10 Step 1 $73,513
  • Locality add-on +$19,523
  • Adjustment percent 36.16%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • New York GS-10 Step 10 $95,571

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-10 in New York: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2023, the New York pay area adds a 36.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,827 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,676. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 New York page.

Other grades in New York

GS-10 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in New York?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns $73,513 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,571. This is 36.16% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in New York?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2023, it is 36.16%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,523 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,827 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.