2015 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 $61,486 on the base table to $79,145 in New York.
2015 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 | $79,145 | $3,044.04 | $37.92 | +$17,659 |
| Step 2 | $81,784 | $3,145.54 | $39.19 | +$18,248 |
| Step 3 | $84,422 | $3,247.00 | $40.45 | +$18,836 |
| Step 4 | $87,061 | $3,348.50 | $41.72 | +$19,425 |
| Step 5 | $89,700 | $3,450.00 | $42.98 | +$20,014 |
| Step 6 | $92,339 | $3,551.50 | $44.24 | +$20,603 |
| Step 7 | $94,977 | $3,652.96 | $45.51 | +$21,191 |
| Step 8 | $97,616 | $3,754.46 | $46.77 | +$21,780 |
| Step 9 | $100,255 | $3,855.96 | $48.04 | +$22,369 |
| Step 10 | $102,894 | $3,957.46 | $49.30 | +$22,958 |
2015 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 | $79,145 | $3,044.04 | $37.92 | +$17,659 |
| Step 2 | $81,784 | $3,145.54 | $39.19 | +$18,248 |
| Step 3 | $84,422 | $3,247.00 | $40.45 | +$18,836 |
| Step 4 | $87,061 | $3,348.50 | $41.72 | +$19,425 |
| Step 5 | $89,700 | $3,450.00 | $42.98 | +$20,014 |
| Step 6 | $92,339 | $3,551.50 | $44.24 | +$20,603 |
| Step 7 | $94,977 | $3,652.96 | $45.51 | +$21,191 |
| Step 8 | $97,616 | $3,754.46 | $46.77 | +$21,780 |
| Step 9 | $100,255 | $3,855.96 | $48.04 | +$22,369 |
| Step 10 | $102,894 | $3,957.46 | $49.30 | +$22,958 |
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 2015, 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 $3,044 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,957. 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-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 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $79,145 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $102,894. 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 2015, it is 28.72%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,659 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 $3,044 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.