GS-6 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $53,512 | $25.64 | $2,051.20 |
| Step 2 | $55,296 | $26.50 | $2,120.00 |
| Step 3 | $57,080 | $27.35 | $2,188.00 |
| Step 4 | $58,863 | $28.20 | $2,256.00 |
| Step 5 | $60,647 | $29.06 | $2,324.80 |
| Step 6 | $62,431 | $29.91 | $2,392.80 |
| Step 7 | $64,214 | $30.77 | $2,461.60 |
| Step 8 | $65,998 | $31.62 | $2,529.60 |
| Step 9 | $67,782 | $32.48 | $2,598.40 |
| Step 10 | $69,565 | $33.33 | $2,666.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $60,647 |
| Per month | $5,054 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,324.80 |
| Hourly | $29.06 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-6 in New York-Newark ranges from $53,512 at the first step to $69,565 at the top step, with $60,647 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.