2024 GS-8 Pay in New York
GS-8 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 37.24% on top of the base GS-8 pay scale. That means a GS-8 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,475 on the base table to $63,782 in New York.
2024 GS-8 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-8 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,782 | $2,453.15 | $30.56 | +$17,307 |
| Step 2 | $65,908 | $2,534.92 | $31.58 | +$17,884 |
| Step 3 | $68,034 | $2,616.69 | $32.60 | +$18,461 |
| Step 4 | $70,160 | $2,698.46 | $33.62 | +$19,038 |
| Step 5 | $72,286 | $2,780.23 | $34.64 | +$19,615 |
| Step 6 | $74,412 | $2,862.00 | $35.66 | +$20,192 |
| Step 7 | $76,537 | $2,943.73 | $36.67 | +$20,768 |
| Step 8 | $78,663 | $3,025.50 | $37.69 | +$21,345 |
| Step 9 | $80,789 | $3,107.27 | $38.71 | +$21,922 |
| Step 10 | $82,915 | $3,189.04 | $39.73 | +$22,499 |
2024 GS-8 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-8 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,782 | $2,453.15 | $30.56 | +$17,307 |
| Step 2 | $65,908 | $2,534.92 | $31.58 | +$17,884 |
| Step 3 | $68,034 | $2,616.69 | $32.60 | +$18,461 |
| Step 4 | $70,160 | $2,698.46 | $33.62 | +$19,038 |
| Step 5 | $72,286 | $2,780.23 | $34.64 | +$19,615 |
| Step 6 | $74,412 | $2,862.00 | $35.66 | +$20,192 |
| Step 7 | $76,537 | $2,943.73 | $36.67 | +$20,768 |
| Step 8 | $78,663 | $3,025.50 | $37.69 | +$21,345 |
| Step 9 | $80,789 | $3,107.27 | $38.71 | +$21,922 |
| Step 10 | $82,915 | $3,189.04 | $39.73 | +$22,499 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-8 in New York: what to expect
Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.
For 2024, the New York pay area adds a 37.24% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-8 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-8 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,453 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,189. 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-8 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-8 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-8 make in New York?
In 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns $63,782 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,915. This is 37.24% higher than the base GS-8 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,307 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,453 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.