2018 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 32.13% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $105,123 on the base table to $138,899 in New York.
2018 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 | $138,899 | $5,342.27 | $66.55 | +$33,776 |
| Step 2 | $143,529 | $5,520.35 | $68.77 | +$34,902 |
| Step 3 | $148,159 | $5,698.42 | $70.99 | +$36,028 |
| Step 4 | $152,789 | $5,876.50 | $73.21 | +$37,154 |
| Step 5 | $157,418 | $6,054.54 | $75.43 | +$38,279 |
| Step 6 | $162,048 | $6,232.62 | $77.65 | +$39,405 |
| Step 7 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$38,053 |
| Step 8 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$34,549 |
| Step 9 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$31,045 |
| Step 10 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$27,541 |
2018 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $138,899 | $5,342.27 | $66.55 | +$33,776 |
| Step 2 | $143,529 | $5,520.35 | $68.77 | +$34,902 |
| Step 3 | $148,159 | $5,698.42 | $70.99 | +$36,028 |
| Step 4 | $152,789 | $5,876.50 | $73.21 | +$37,154 |
| Step 5 | $157,418 | $6,054.54 | $75.43 | +$38,279 |
| Step 6 | $162,048 | $6,232.62 | $77.65 | +$39,405 |
| Step 7 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$38,053 |
| Step 8 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$34,549 |
| Step 9 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$31,045 |
| Step 10 | $164,200 | $6,315.38 | $78.68 | +$27,541 |
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 2018, the New York pay area adds a 32.13% 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 $5,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,315. 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-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 2018, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $138,899 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $164,200. This is 32.13% 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 2018, it is 32.13%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $33,776 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 $5,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.