2014 GS-12 Pay in New York
GS-12 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $60,877 on the base table to $78,361 in New York.
2014 GS-12 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,361 | $3,013.88 | $37.55 | +$17,484 |
| Step 2 | $80,973 | $3,114.35 | $38.80 | +$18,067 |
| Step 3 | $83,584 | $3,214.77 | $40.05 | +$18,649 |
| Step 4 | $86,196 | $3,315.23 | $41.30 | +$19,232 |
| Step 5 | $88,808 | $3,415.69 | $42.55 | +$19,815 |
| Step 6 | $91,420 | $3,516.15 | $43.80 | +$20,398 |
| Step 7 | $94,031 | $3,616.58 | $45.06 | +$20,980 |
| Step 8 | $96,643 | $3,717.04 | $46.31 | +$21,563 |
| Step 9 | $99,255 | $3,817.50 | $47.56 | +$22,146 |
| Step 10 | $101,866 | $3,917.92 | $48.81 | +$22,728 |
2014 GS-12 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 28.72% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,361 | $3,013.88 | $37.55 | +$17,484 |
| Step 2 | $80,973 | $3,114.35 | $38.80 | +$18,067 |
| Step 3 | $83,584 | $3,214.77 | $40.05 | +$18,649 |
| Step 4 | $86,196 | $3,315.23 | $41.30 | +$19,232 |
| Step 5 | $88,808 | $3,415.69 | $42.55 | +$19,815 |
| Step 6 | $91,420 | $3,516.15 | $43.80 | +$20,398 |
| Step 7 | $94,031 | $3,616.58 | $45.06 | +$20,980 |
| Step 8 | $96,643 | $3,717.04 | $46.31 | +$21,563 |
| Step 9 | $99,255 | $3,817.50 | $47.56 | +$22,146 |
| Step 10 | $101,866 | $3,917.92 | $48.81 | +$22,728 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in New York: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $3,014 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,918. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 New York page.
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GS-12 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in New York?
In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $78,361 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $101,866. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in New York?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2014, it is 28.72%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,484 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $3,014 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.