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$121,485 GS-13 Step 1 in New York (2024)
$157,934 GS-13 Step 10 in New York (2024)
+$32,965 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • New York GS-13 Step 1 $121,485
  • Locality add-on +$32,965
  • Adjustment percent 37.24%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • New York GS-13 Step 10 $157,934

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-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

  • 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.