GS-9 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $72,737 | $34.85 | $2,788.00 |
| Step 2 | $75,162 | $36.01 | $2,880.80 |
| Step 3 | $77,587 | $37.18 | $2,974.40 |
| Step 4 | $80,012 | $38.34 | $3,067.20 |
| Step 5 | $82,438 | $39.50 | $3,160.00 |
| Step 6 | $84,863 | $40.66 | $3,252.80 |
| Step 7 | $87,288 | $41.82 | $3,345.60 |
| Step 8 | $89,713 | $42.99 | $3,439.20 |
| Step 9 | $92,138 | $44.15 | $3,532.00 |
| Step 10 | $94,563 | $45.31 | $3,624.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $82,438 |
| Per month | $6,870 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,160.00 |
| Hourly | $39.50 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-9 in New York-Newark ranges from $72,737 at the first step to $94,563 at the top step, with $82,438 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.