2014 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $129,523 in New York.
2014 GS-15 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $129,523 | $4,981.65 | $62.06 | +$28,899 |
| Step 2 | $133,840 | $5,147.69 | $64.13 | +$29,862 |
| Step 3 | $138,158 | $5,313.77 | $66.20 | +$30,826 |
| Step 4 | $142,475 | $5,479.81 | $68.27 | +$31,789 |
| Step 5 | $146,792 | $5,645.85 | $70.34 | +$32,752 |
| Step 6 | $151,110 | $5,811.92 | $72.41 | +$33,716 |
| Step 7 | $155,427 | $5,977.96 | $74.47 | +$34,679 |
| Step 8 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$32,998 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $129,523 | $4,981.65 | $62.06 | +$28,899 |
| Step 2 | $133,840 | $5,147.69 | $64.13 | +$29,862 |
| Step 3 | $138,158 | $5,313.77 | $66.20 | +$30,826 |
| Step 4 | $142,475 | $5,479.81 | $68.27 | +$31,789 |
| Step 5 | $146,792 | $5,645.85 | $70.34 | +$32,752 |
| Step 6 | $151,110 | $5,811.92 | $72.41 | +$33,716 |
| Step 7 | $155,427 | $5,977.96 | $74.47 | +$34,679 |
| Step 8 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$32,998 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in New York: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $4,982 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-15 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in New York?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $129,523 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $28,899 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $4,982 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.