2024 GS-13 Pay in New York
GS-13 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 37.24% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $88,520 on the base table to $121,485 in New York.
2024 GS-13 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,485 | $4,672.50 | $58.21 | +$32,965 |
| Step 2 | $125,535 | $4,828.27 | $60.15 | +$34,064 |
| Step 3 | $129,585 | $4,984.04 | $62.09 | +$35,163 |
| Step 4 | $133,635 | $5,139.81 | $64.03 | +$36,262 |
| Step 5 | $137,685 | $5,295.58 | $65.97 | +$37,361 |
| Step 6 | $141,735 | $5,451.35 | $67.91 | +$38,460 |
| Step 7 | $145,785 | $5,607.12 | $69.85 | +$39,559 |
| Step 8 | $149,835 | $5,762.88 | $71.79 | +$40,658 |
| Step 9 | $153,884 | $5,918.62 | $73.73 | +$41,756 |
| Step 10 | $157,934 | $6,074.38 | $75.68 | +$42,855 |
2024 GS-13 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 37.24% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $121,485 | $4,672.50 | $58.21 | +$32,965 |
| Step 2 | $125,535 | $4,828.27 | $60.15 | +$34,064 |
| Step 3 | $129,585 | $4,984.04 | $62.09 | +$35,163 |
| Step 4 | $133,635 | $5,139.81 | $64.03 | +$36,262 |
| Step 5 | $137,685 | $5,295.58 | $65.97 | +$37,361 |
| Step 6 | $141,735 | $5,451.35 | $67.91 | +$38,460 |
| Step 7 | $145,785 | $5,607.12 | $69.85 | +$39,559 |
| Step 8 | $149,835 | $5,762.88 | $71.79 | +$40,658 |
| Step 9 | $153,884 | $5,918.62 | $73.73 | +$41,756 |
| Step 10 | $157,934 | $6,074.38 | $75.68 | +$42,855 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in New York: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2024, the New York pay area adds a 37.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $4,673 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,074. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 New York page.
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GS-13 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in New York?
In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns $121,485 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,934. This is 37.24% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in New York?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2024, it is 37.24%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $32,965 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $4,673 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.