GS-1 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the New York-Newark locality pay area for 2026. The New York-Newark area adds 37.95% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,155 | $14.93 | $1,194.40 |
| Step 2 | $32,199 | $15.43 | $1,234.40 |
| Step 3 | $33,235 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
| Step 4 | $34,267 | $16.42 | $1,313.60 |
| Step 5 | $35,300 | $16.91 | $1,352.80 |
| Step 6 | $35,906 | $17.20 | $1,376.00 |
| Step 7 | $36,931 | $17.70 | $1,416.00 |
| Step 8 | $37,962 | $18.19 | $1,455.20 |
| Step 9 | $38,005 | $18.21 | $1,456.80 |
| Step 10 | $38,968 | $18.67 | $1,493.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $35,300 |
| Per month | $2,942 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,352.80 |
| Hourly | $16.91 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full New York-Newark GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-1 in New York-Newark ranges from $31,155 at the first step to $38,968 at the top step, with $35,300 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the New York-Newark locality percentage of 37.95%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the New York-Newark rate remained 37.95%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for New York-Newark are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-NY · effective January 11, 2026 · New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA, 37.95% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.