GS-8 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $65,855 | $31.55 | $2,524.00 |
| Step 2 | $68,049 | $32.61 | $2,608.80 |
| Step 3 | $70,244 | $33.66 | $2,692.80 |
| Step 4 | $72,439 | $34.71 | $2,776.80 |
| Step 5 | $74,634 | $35.76 | $2,860.80 |
| Step 6 | $76,828 | $36.81 | $2,944.80 |
| Step 7 | $79,023 | $37.86 | $3,028.80 |
| Step 8 | $81,218 | $38.92 | $3,113.60 |
| Step 9 | $83,413 | $39.97 | $3,197.60 |
| Step 10 | $85,608 | $41.02 | $3,281.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $74,634 |
| Per month | $6,220 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,860.80 |
| Hourly | $35.76 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-8 in New York-Newark ranges from $65,855 at the first step to $85,608 at the top step, with $74,634 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.