GS-5 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $48,005 | $23.00 | $1,840.00 |
| Step 2 | $49,605 | $23.77 | $1,901.60 |
| Step 3 | $51,206 | $24.54 | $1,963.20 |
| Step 4 | $52,806 | $25.30 | $2,024.00 |
| Step 5 | $54,406 | $26.07 | $2,085.60 |
| Step 6 | $56,006 | $26.84 | $2,147.20 |
| Step 7 | $57,607 | $27.60 | $2,208.00 |
| Step 8 | $59,207 | $28.37 | $2,269.60 |
| Step 9 | $60,807 | $29.14 | $2,331.20 |
| Step 10 | $62,407 | $29.90 | $2,392.00 |
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) | $39,439 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $54,406 |
| Per month | $4,534 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,085.60 |
| Hourly | $26.07 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-5 in New York-Newark ranges from $48,005 at the first step to $62,407 at the top step, with $54,406 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.