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$44,617 GS-7 Step 1 in New York (2015)
$57,997 GS-7 Step 10 in New York (2015)
+$9,955 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,617 $1,716.04 $21.38 +$9,955
Step 2 $46,104 $1,773.23 $22.09 +$10,287
Step 3 $47,590 $1,830.38 $22.80 +$10,618
Step 4 $49,077 $1,887.58 $23.52 +$10,950
Step 5 $50,564 $1,944.77 $24.23 +$11,282
Step 6 $52,051 $2,001.96 $24.94 +$11,614
Step 7 $53,537 $2,059.12 $25.65 +$11,945
Step 8 $55,024 $2,116.31 $26.37 +$12,277
Step 9 $56,511 $2,173.50 $27.08 +$12,609
Step 10 $57,997 $2,230.65 $27.79 +$12,940
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more New York pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $34,662
  • New York GS-7 Step 1 $44,617
  • Locality add-on +$9,955
  • Adjustment percent 28.72%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $45,057
  • New York GS-7 Step 10 $57,997

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-7 in New York: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2015, the New York pay area adds a 28.72% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in New York

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,716 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,231. 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-7 New York page.

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GS-7 in New York questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in New York?
    In 2015, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in New York earns $44,617 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $57,997. This is 28.72% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,955 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in New York?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in New York earns roughly $1,716 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.