GS-3 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,223 | $18.31 | $1,464.80 |
| Step 2 | $39,498 | $18.93 | $1,514.40 |
| Step 3 | $40,773 | $19.54 | $1,563.20 |
| Step 4 | $42,047 | $20.15 | $1,612.00 |
| Step 5 | $43,322 | $20.76 | $1,660.80 |
| Step 6 | $44,596 | $21.37 | $1,709.60 |
| Step 7 | $45,871 | $21.98 | $1,758.40 |
| Step 8 | $47,146 | $22.59 | $1,807.20 |
| Step 9 | $48,420 | $23.20 | $1,856.00 |
| Step 10 | $49,695 | $23.81 | $1,904.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,322 |
| Per month | $3,610 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,660.80 |
| Hourly | $20.76 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-3 in New York-Newark ranges from $38,223 at the first step to $49,695 at the top step, with $43,322 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.