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$41,556 GS-4 Step 1 in New York (2024)
$54,019 GS-4 Step 10 in New York (2024)
+$11,276 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,556 $1,598.31 $19.91 +$11,276
Step 2 $42,941 $1,651.58 $20.58 +$11,652
Step 3 $44,326 $1,704.85 $21.24 +$12,028
Step 4 $45,711 $1,758.12 $21.90 +$12,404
Step 5 $47,095 $1,811.35 $22.57 +$12,779
Step 6 $48,480 $1,864.62 $23.23 +$13,155
Step 7 $49,865 $1,917.88 $23.89 +$13,531
Step 8 $51,250 $1,971.15 $24.56 +$13,907
Step 9 $52,634 $2,024.38 $25.22 +$14,282
Step 10 $54,019 $2,077.65 $25.88 +$14,658
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • New York GS-4 Step 1 $41,556
  • Locality add-on +$11,276
  • Adjustment percent 37.24%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • New York GS-4 Step 10 $54,019

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-4 in New York: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2024, the New York pay area adds a 37.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,598 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,078. 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-4 New York page.

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GS-4 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
    In 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $41,556 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,019. This is 37.24% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,276 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,598 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.