GS-4 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,907 | $20.56 | $1,644.80 |
| Step 2 | $44,337 | $21.24 | $1,699.20 |
| Step 3 | $45,768 | $21.93 | $1,754.40 |
| Step 4 | $47,198 | $22.62 | $1,809.60 |
| Step 5 | $48,629 | $23.30 | $1,864.00 |
| Step 6 | $50,059 | $23.99 | $1,919.20 |
| Step 7 | $51,490 | $24.67 | $1,973.60 |
| Step 8 | $52,920 | $25.36 | $2,028.80 |
| Step 9 | $54,351 | $26.04 | $2,083.20 |
| Step 10 | $55,781 | $26.73 | $2,138.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,629 |
| Per month | $4,052 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,864.00 |
| Hourly | $23.30 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-4 in New York-Newark ranges from $42,907 at the first step to $55,781 at the top step, with $48,629 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.