2025 GS-6 Pay in New York
GS-6 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 37.95% on top of the base GS-6 pay scale. That means a GS-6 Step 1 salary jumps from $38,407 on the base table to $52,982 in New York.
2025 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 | $52,982 | $2,037.77 | $25.39 | +$14,575 |
| Step 2 | $54,748 | $2,105.69 | $26.23 | +$15,061 |
| Step 3 | $56,514 | $2,173.62 | $27.08 | +$15,547 |
| Step 4 | $58,280 | $2,241.54 | $27.93 | +$16,033 |
| Step 5 | $60,045 | $2,309.42 | $28.77 | +$16,518 |
| Step 6 | $61,811 | $2,377.35 | $29.62 | +$17,004 |
| Step 7 | $63,577 | $2,445.27 | $30.46 | +$17,490 |
| Step 8 | $65,343 | $2,513.19 | $31.31 | +$17,976 |
| Step 9 | $67,109 | $2,581.12 | $32.16 | +$18,462 |
| Step 10 | $68,874 | $2,649.00 | $33.00 | +$18,947 |
2025 GS-6 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-6 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,982 | $2,037.77 | $25.39 | +$14,575 |
| Step 2 | $54,748 | $2,105.69 | $26.23 | +$15,061 |
| Step 3 | $56,514 | $2,173.62 | $27.08 | +$15,547 |
| Step 4 | $58,280 | $2,241.54 | $27.93 | +$16,033 |
| Step 5 | $60,045 | $2,309.42 | $28.77 | +$16,518 |
| Step 6 | $61,811 | $2,377.35 | $29.62 | +$17,004 |
| Step 7 | $63,577 | $2,445.27 | $30.46 | +$17,490 |
| Step 8 | $65,343 | $2,513.19 | $31.31 | +$17,976 |
| Step 9 | $67,109 | $2,581.12 | $32.16 | +$18,462 |
| Step 10 | $68,874 | $2,649.00 | $33.00 | +$18,947 |
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 2025, the New York pay area adds a 37.95% 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 $2,038 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,649. 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-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 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in New York earns $52,982 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,874. This is 37.95% 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 2025, it is 37.95%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,575 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 $2,038 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.