2017 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 31.22% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $103,672 on the base table to $136,038 in New York.
2017 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 | $136,038 | $5,232.23 | $65.18 | +$32,366 |
| Step 2 | $140,573 | $5,406.65 | $67.36 | +$33,445 |
| Step 3 | $145,108 | $5,581.08 | $69.53 | +$34,524 |
| Step 4 | $149,643 | $5,755.50 | $71.70 | +$35,603 |
| Step 5 | $154,178 | $5,929.92 | $73.88 | +$36,682 |
| Step 6 | $158,713 | $6,104.35 | $76.05 | +$37,761 |
| Step 7 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$37,492 |
| Step 8 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$34,036 |
| Step 9 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$30,580 |
| Step 10 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$27,124 |
2017 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $136,038 | $5,232.23 | $65.18 | +$32,366 |
| Step 2 | $140,573 | $5,406.65 | $67.36 | +$33,445 |
| Step 3 | $145,108 | $5,581.08 | $69.53 | +$34,524 |
| Step 4 | $149,643 | $5,755.50 | $71.70 | +$35,603 |
| Step 5 | $154,178 | $5,929.92 | $73.88 | +$36,682 |
| Step 6 | $158,713 | $6,104.35 | $76.05 | +$37,761 |
| Step 7 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$37,492 |
| Step 8 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$34,036 |
| Step 9 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$30,580 |
| Step 10 | $161,900 | $6,226.92 | $77.58 | +$27,124 |
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 2017, the New York pay area adds a 31.22% 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 $5,232 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,227. 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-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 2017, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $136,038 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $161,900. This is 31.22% 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 2017, it is 31.22%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $32,366 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 $5,232 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.