2025 GS-4 Pay in New York
GS-4 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 37.95% on top of the base GS-4 pay scale. That means a GS-4 Step 1 salary jumps from $30,795 on the base table to $42,482 in New York.
2025 GS-4 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-4 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,482 | $1,633.92 | $20.36 | +$11,687 |
| Step 2 | $43,898 | $1,688.38 | $21.03 | +$12,076 |
| Step 3 | $45,315 | $1,742.88 | $21.71 | +$12,466 |
| Step 4 | $46,732 | $1,797.38 | $22.39 | +$12,856 |
| Step 5 | $48,149 | $1,851.88 | $23.07 | +$13,246 |
| Step 6 | $49,565 | $1,906.35 | $23.75 | +$13,635 |
| Step 7 | $50,982 | $1,960.85 | $24.43 | +$14,025 |
| Step 8 | $52,399 | $2,015.35 | $25.11 | +$14,415 |
| Step 9 | $53,816 | $2,069.85 | $25.79 | +$14,805 |
| Step 10 | $55,232 | $2,124.31 | $26.46 | +$15,194 |
2025 GS-4 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 37.95% 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 | $42,482 | $1,633.92 | $20.36 | +$11,687 |
| Step 2 | $43,898 | $1,688.38 | $21.03 | +$12,076 |
| Step 3 | $45,315 | $1,742.88 | $21.71 | +$12,466 |
| Step 4 | $46,732 | $1,797.38 | $22.39 | +$12,856 |
| Step 5 | $48,149 | $1,851.88 | $23.07 | +$13,246 |
| Step 6 | $49,565 | $1,906.35 | $23.75 | +$13,635 |
| Step 7 | $50,982 | $1,960.85 | $24.43 | +$14,025 |
| Step 8 | $52,399 | $2,015.35 | $25.11 | +$14,415 |
| Step 9 | $53,816 | $2,069.85 | $25.79 | +$14,805 |
| Step 10 | $55,232 | $2,124.31 | $26.46 | +$15,194 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-4 in New York: what to expect
Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.
For 2025, the New York pay area adds a 37.95% 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 $1,634 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,124. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 New York page.
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GS-4 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-4 make in New York?
In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in New York earns $42,482 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,232. This is 37.95% 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 2025, it is 37.95%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,687 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 $1,634 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.