2018 GS-12 Pay in New York
GS-12 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $63,600 on the base table to $84,035 in New York.
2018 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 | $84,035 | $3,232.12 | $40.27 | +$20,435 |
| Step 2 | $86,836 | $3,339.85 | $41.61 | +$21,116 |
| Step 3 | $89,637 | $3,447.58 | $42.95 | +$21,797 |
| Step 4 | $92,438 | $3,555.31 | $44.29 | +$22,478 |
| Step 5 | $95,239 | $3,663.04 | $45.63 | +$23,159 |
| Step 6 | $98,040 | $3,770.77 | $46.98 | +$23,840 |
| Step 7 | $100,842 | $3,878.54 | $48.32 | +$24,522 |
| Step 8 | $103,643 | $3,986.27 | $49.66 | +$25,203 |
| Step 9 | $106,444 | $4,094.00 | $51.00 | +$25,884 |
| Step 10 | $109,245 | $4,201.73 | $52.35 | +$26,565 |
2018 GS-12 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 32.13% 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 | $84,035 | $3,232.12 | $40.27 | +$20,435 |
| Step 2 | $86,836 | $3,339.85 | $41.61 | +$21,116 |
| Step 3 | $89,637 | $3,447.58 | $42.95 | +$21,797 |
| Step 4 | $92,438 | $3,555.31 | $44.29 | +$22,478 |
| Step 5 | $95,239 | $3,663.04 | $45.63 | +$23,159 |
| Step 6 | $98,040 | $3,770.77 | $46.98 | +$23,840 |
| Step 7 | $100,842 | $3,878.54 | $48.32 | +$24,522 |
| Step 8 | $103,643 | $3,986.27 | $49.66 | +$25,203 |
| Step 9 | $106,444 | $4,094.00 | $51.00 | +$25,884 |
| Step 10 | $109,245 | $4,201.73 | $52.35 | +$26,565 |
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 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% 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 $3,232 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,202. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $84,035 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,245. This is 32.13% 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 2018, it is 32.13%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,435 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 $3,232 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.