2016 GS-12 Pay in New York
GS-12 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $62,101 on the base table to $80,234 in New York.
2016 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 | $80,234 | $3,085.92 | $38.44 | +$18,133 |
| Step 2 | $82,909 | $3,188.81 | $39.73 | +$18,738 |
| Step 3 | $85,583 | $3,291.65 | $41.01 | +$19,342 |
| Step 4 | $88,258 | $3,394.54 | $42.29 | +$19,947 |
| Step 5 | $90,932 | $3,497.38 | $43.57 | +$20,551 |
| Step 6 | $93,607 | $3,600.27 | $44.85 | +$21,156 |
| Step 7 | $96,281 | $3,703.12 | $46.13 | +$21,760 |
| Step 8 | $98,956 | $3,806.00 | $47.42 | +$22,365 |
| Step 9 | $101,630 | $3,908.85 | $48.70 | +$22,969 |
| Step 10 | $104,304 | $4,011.69 | $49.98 | +$23,573 |
2016 GS-12 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 29.20% 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 | $80,234 | $3,085.92 | $38.44 | +$18,133 |
| Step 2 | $82,909 | $3,188.81 | $39.73 | +$18,738 |
| Step 3 | $85,583 | $3,291.65 | $41.01 | +$19,342 |
| Step 4 | $88,258 | $3,394.54 | $42.29 | +$19,947 |
| Step 5 | $90,932 | $3,497.38 | $43.57 | +$20,551 |
| Step 6 | $93,607 | $3,600.27 | $44.85 | +$21,156 |
| Step 7 | $96,281 | $3,703.12 | $46.13 | +$21,760 |
| Step 8 | $98,956 | $3,806.00 | $47.42 | +$22,365 |
| Step 9 | $101,630 | $3,908.85 | $48.70 | +$22,969 |
| Step 10 | $104,304 | $4,011.69 | $49.98 | +$23,573 |
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 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% 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 $3,086 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,012. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $80,234 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $104,304. This is 29.20% 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 2016, it is 29.20%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,133 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 $3,086 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.