2016 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 29.20% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $102,646 on the base table to $132,619 in New York.
2016 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 | $132,619 | $5,100.73 | $63.55 | +$29,973 |
| Step 2 | $137,040 | $5,270.77 | $65.66 | +$30,972 |
| Step 3 | $141,461 | $5,440.81 | $67.78 | +$31,971 |
| Step 4 | $145,882 | $5,610.85 | $69.90 | +$32,970 |
| Step 5 | $150,304 | $5,780.92 | $72.02 | +$33,970 |
| Step 6 | $154,725 | $5,950.96 | $74.14 | +$34,969 |
| Step 7 | $159,146 | $6,121.00 | $76.26 | +$35,968 |
| Step 8 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$33,700 |
| Step 9 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$30,278 |
| Step 10 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$26,856 |
2016 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $132,619 | $5,100.73 | $63.55 | +$29,973 |
| Step 2 | $137,040 | $5,270.77 | $65.66 | +$30,972 |
| Step 3 | $141,461 | $5,440.81 | $67.78 | +$31,971 |
| Step 4 | $145,882 | $5,610.85 | $69.90 | +$32,970 |
| Step 5 | $150,304 | $5,780.92 | $72.02 | +$33,970 |
| Step 6 | $154,725 | $5,950.96 | $74.14 | +$34,969 |
| Step 7 | $159,146 | $6,121.00 | $76.26 | +$35,968 |
| Step 8 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$33,700 |
| Step 9 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$30,278 |
| Step 10 | $160,300 | $6,165.38 | $76.81 | +$26,856 |
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 2016, the New York pay area adds a 29.20% 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 $5,101 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,165. 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-15 New York page.
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GS-15 in New York questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in New York?
In 2016, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $132,619 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $160,300. This is 29.20% 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 2016, it is 29.20%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $29,973 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 $5,101 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.