2024 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 37.24% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $37,765 on the base table to $51,829 in New York.
2024 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 | $51,829 | $1,993.42 | $24.83 | +$14,064 |
| Step 2 | $53,557 | $2,059.88 | $25.66 | +$14,533 |
| Step 3 | $55,284 | $2,126.31 | $26.49 | +$15,001 |
| Step 4 | $57,012 | $2,192.77 | $27.32 | +$15,470 |
| Step 5 | $58,740 | $2,259.23 | $28.15 | +$15,939 |
| Step 6 | $60,468 | $2,325.69 | $28.97 | +$16,408 |
| Step 7 | $62,196 | $2,392.15 | $29.80 | +$16,877 |
| Step 8 | $63,924 | $2,458.62 | $30.63 | +$17,346 |
| Step 9 | $65,651 | $2,525.04 | $31.46 | +$17,814 |
| Step 10 | $67,379 | $2,591.50 | $32.29 | +$18,283 |
2024 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,829 | $1,993.42 | $24.83 | +$14,064 |
| Step 2 | $53,557 | $2,059.88 | $25.66 | +$14,533 |
| Step 3 | $55,284 | $2,126.31 | $26.49 | +$15,001 |
| Step 4 | $57,012 | $2,192.77 | $27.32 | +$15,470 |
| Step 5 | $58,740 | $2,259.23 | $28.15 | +$15,939 |
| Step 6 | $60,468 | $2,325.69 | $28.97 | +$16,408 |
| Step 7 | $62,196 | $2,392.15 | $29.80 | +$16,877 |
| Step 8 | $63,924 | $2,458.62 | $30.63 | +$17,346 |
| Step 9 | $65,651 | $2,525.04 | $31.46 | +$17,814 |
| Step 10 | $67,379 | $2,591.50 | $32.29 | +$18,283 |
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 2024, the New York pay area adds a 37.24% 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 $1,993 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,592. 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-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 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $51,829 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,379. This is 37.24% 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 2024, it is 37.24%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,064 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 $1,993 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.