GS-7 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $59,465 | $28.49 | $2,279.20 |
| Step 2 | $61,447 | $29.44 | $2,355.20 |
| Step 3 | $63,429 | $30.39 | $2,431.20 |
| Step 4 | $65,412 | $31.34 | $2,507.20 |
| Step 5 | $67,394 | $32.29 | $2,583.20 |
| Step 6 | $69,376 | $33.24 | $2,659.20 |
| Step 7 | $71,359 | $34.19 | $2,735.20 |
| Step 8 | $73,341 | $35.14 | $2,811.20 |
| Step 9 | $75,323 | $36.09 | $2,887.20 |
| Step 10 | $77,306 | $37.04 | $2,963.20 |
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) | $48,854 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $67,394 |
| Per month | $5,616 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,583.20 |
| Hourly | $32.29 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-7 in New York-Newark ranges from $59,465 at the first step to $77,306 at the top step, with $67,394 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.