2023 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 36.16% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $36,070 on the base table to $49,113 in New York.
2023 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 | $49,113 | $1,888.96 | $23.53 | +$13,043 |
| Step 2 | $50,750 | $1,951.92 | $24.32 | +$13,478 |
| Step 3 | $52,386 | $2,014.85 | $25.10 | +$13,912 |
| Step 4 | $54,023 | $2,077.81 | $25.89 | +$14,347 |
| Step 5 | $55,659 | $2,140.73 | $26.67 | +$14,781 |
| Step 6 | $57,296 | $2,203.69 | $27.45 | +$15,216 |
| Step 7 | $58,933 | $2,266.65 | $28.24 | +$15,651 |
| Step 8 | $60,569 | $2,329.58 | $29.02 | +$16,085 |
| Step 9 | $62,206 | $2,392.54 | $29.81 | +$16,520 |
| Step 10 | $63,843 | $2,455.50 | $30.59 | +$16,955 |
2023 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $49,113 | $1,888.96 | $23.53 | +$13,043 |
| Step 2 | $50,750 | $1,951.92 | $24.32 | +$13,478 |
| Step 3 | $52,386 | $2,014.85 | $25.10 | +$13,912 |
| Step 4 | $54,023 | $2,077.81 | $25.89 | +$14,347 |
| Step 5 | $55,659 | $2,140.73 | $26.67 | +$14,781 |
| Step 6 | $57,296 | $2,203.69 | $27.45 | +$15,216 |
| Step 7 | $58,933 | $2,266.65 | $28.24 | +$15,651 |
| Step 8 | $60,569 | $2,329.58 | $29.02 | +$16,085 |
| Step 9 | $62,206 | $2,392.54 | $29.81 | +$16,520 |
| Step 10 | $63,843 | $2,455.50 | $30.59 | +$16,955 |
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 2023, the New York pay area adds a 36.16% 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 $1,889 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,456. 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-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 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $49,113 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,843. This is 36.16% 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 2023, it is 36.16%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,043 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 $1,889 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.