2017 GS-12 Pay in New York
GS-12 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $62,722 on the base table to $82,304 in New York.
2017 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 | $82,304 | $3,165.54 | $39.44 | +$19,582 |
| Step 2 | $85,048 | $3,271.08 | $40.75 | +$20,235 |
| Step 3 | $87,791 | $3,376.58 | $42.07 | +$20,887 |
| Step 4 | $90,535 | $3,482.12 | $43.38 | +$21,540 |
| Step 5 | $93,279 | $3,587.65 | $44.70 | +$22,193 |
| Step 6 | $96,023 | $3,693.19 | $46.01 | +$22,846 |
| Step 7 | $98,767 | $3,798.73 | $47.32 | +$23,499 |
| Step 8 | $101,510 | $3,904.23 | $48.64 | +$24,151 |
| Step 9 | $104,254 | $4,009.77 | $49.95 | +$24,804 |
| Step 10 | $106,998 | $4,115.31 | $51.27 | +$25,457 |
2017 GS-12 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 31.22% 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 | $82,304 | $3,165.54 | $39.44 | +$19,582 |
| Step 2 | $85,048 | $3,271.08 | $40.75 | +$20,235 |
| Step 3 | $87,791 | $3,376.58 | $42.07 | +$20,887 |
| Step 4 | $90,535 | $3,482.12 | $43.38 | +$21,540 |
| Step 5 | $93,279 | $3,587.65 | $44.70 | +$22,193 |
| Step 6 | $96,023 | $3,693.19 | $46.01 | +$22,846 |
| Step 7 | $98,767 | $3,798.73 | $47.32 | +$23,499 |
| Step 8 | $101,510 | $3,904.23 | $48.64 | +$24,151 |
| Step 9 | $104,254 | $4,009.77 | $49.95 | +$24,804 |
| Step 10 | $106,998 | $4,115.31 | $51.27 | +$25,457 |
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 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% 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 $3,166 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,115. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $82,304 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $106,998. This is 31.22% 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 2017, it is 31.22%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,582 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 $3,166 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.