GS-13 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,431 | $60.10 | $4,808.00 |
| Step 2 | $129,612 | $62.10 | $4,968.00 |
| Step 3 | $133,794 | $64.11 | $5,128.80 |
| Step 4 | $137,975 | $66.11 | $5,288.80 |
| Step 5 | $142,156 | $68.11 | $5,448.80 |
| Step 6 | $146,337 | $70.12 | $5,609.60 |
| Step 7 | $150,519 | $72.12 | $5,769.60 |
| Step 8 | $154,700 | $74.13 | $5,930.40 |
| Step 9 | $158,881 | $76.13 | $6,090.40 |
| Step 10 | $163,062 | $78.13 | $6,250.40 |
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) | $103,049 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $142,156 |
| Per month | $11,846 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,448.80 |
| Hourly | $68.11 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-13 in New York-Newark ranges from $125,431 at the first step to $163,062 at the top step, with $142,156 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.