2015 GS-10 Pay in New York
GS-10 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 28.72% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,691 on the base table to $60,101 in New York.
2015 GS-10 Pay in New York
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,101 | $2,311.58 | $28.80 | +$13,410 |
| Step 2 | $62,104 | $2,388.62 | $29.76 | +$13,857 |
| Step 3 | $64,106 | $2,465.62 | $30.72 | +$14,303 |
| Step 4 | $66,109 | $2,542.65 | $31.68 | +$14,750 |
| Step 5 | $68,112 | $2,619.69 | $32.64 | +$15,197 |
| Step 6 | $70,115 | $2,696.73 | $33.60 | +$15,644 |
| Step 7 | $72,118 | $2,773.77 | $34.56 | +$16,091 |
| Step 8 | $74,121 | $2,850.81 | $35.52 | +$16,538 |
| Step 9 | $76,124 | $2,927.85 | $36.48 | +$16,985 |
| Step 10 | $78,127 | $3,004.88 | $37.44 | +$17,432 |
2015 GS-10 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-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $60,101 | $2,311.58 | $28.80 | +$13,410 |
| Step 2 | $62,104 | $2,388.62 | $29.76 | +$13,857 |
| Step 3 | $64,106 | $2,465.62 | $30.72 | +$14,303 |
| Step 4 | $66,109 | $2,542.65 | $31.68 | +$14,750 |
| Step 5 | $68,112 | $2,619.69 | $32.64 | +$15,197 |
| Step 6 | $70,115 | $2,696.73 | $33.60 | +$15,644 |
| Step 7 | $72,118 | $2,773.77 | $34.56 | +$16,091 |
| Step 8 | $74,121 | $2,850.81 | $35.52 | +$16,538 |
| Step 9 | $76,124 | $2,927.85 | $36.48 | +$16,985 |
| Step 10 | $78,127 | $3,004.88 | $37.44 | +$17,432 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more New York pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in New York: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2015, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in New York
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,312 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,005. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 New York page.
Other grades in New York
GS-10 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in New York?
In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns $60,101 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,127. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in New York?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For New York in 2015, it is 28.72%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,410 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in New York?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $2,312 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.