GS-10 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $80,099 | $38.38 | $3,070.40 |
| Step 2 | $82,769 | $39.66 | $3,172.80 |
| Step 3 | $85,438 | $40.94 | $3,275.20 |
| Step 4 | $88,107 | $42.22 | $3,377.60 |
| Step 5 | $90,777 | $43.50 | $3,480.00 |
| Step 6 | $93,446 | $44.78 | $3,582.40 |
| Step 7 | $96,115 | $46.05 | $3,684.00 |
| Step 8 | $98,785 | $47.33 | $3,786.40 |
| Step 9 | $101,454 | $48.61 | $3,888.80 |
| Step 10 | $104,123 | $49.89 | $3,991.20 |
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) | $65,804 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $90,777 |
| Per month | $7,565 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,480.00 |
| Hourly | $43.50 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-10 in New York-Newark ranges from $80,099 at the first step to $104,123 at the top step, with $90,777 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.