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$66,757 GS-9 Step 1 in New York (2023)
$86,780 GS-9 Step 10 in New York (2023)
+$17,729 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,757 $2,567.58 $31.99 +$17,729
Step 2 $68,981 $2,653.12 $33.05 +$18,319
Step 3 $71,206 $2,738.69 $34.12 +$18,910
Step 4 $73,431 $2,824.27 $35.18 +$19,501
Step 5 $75,656 $2,909.85 $36.25 +$20,092
Step 6 $77,881 $2,995.42 $37.32 +$20,683
Step 7 $80,106 $3,081.00 $38.38 +$21,274
Step 8 $82,331 $3,166.58 $39.45 +$21,865
Step 9 $84,555 $3,252.12 $40.52 +$22,455
Step 10 $86,780 $3,337.69 $41.58 +$23,046
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • New York GS-9 Step 1 $66,757
  • Locality add-on +$17,729
  • Adjustment percent 36.16%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • New York GS-9 Step 10 $86,780

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-9 in New York: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2023, the New York pay area adds a 36.16% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,568 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,338. 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-9 New York page.

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GS-9 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in New York?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in New York earns $66,757 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,780. This is 36.16% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,729 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,568 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.