2019 GS-12 Pay in New York
GS-12 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.06% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $64,490 on the base table to $85,810 in New York.
2019 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 | $85,810 | $3,300.38 | $41.12 | +$21,320 |
| Step 2 | $88,671 | $3,410.42 | $42.49 | +$22,031 |
| Step 3 | $91,532 | $3,520.46 | $43.86 | +$22,742 |
| Step 4 | $94,393 | $3,630.50 | $45.23 | +$23,453 |
| Step 5 | $97,254 | $3,740.54 | $46.60 | +$24,164 |
| Step 6 | $100,114 | $3,850.54 | $47.97 | +$24,874 |
| Step 7 | $102,975 | $3,960.58 | $49.34 | +$25,585 |
| Step 8 | $105,836 | $4,070.62 | $50.71 | +$26,296 |
| Step 9 | $108,697 | $4,180.65 | $52.08 | +$27,007 |
| Step 10 | $111,558 | $4,290.69 | $53.45 | +$27,718 |
2019 GS-12 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 33.06% 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 | $85,810 | $3,300.38 | $41.12 | +$21,320 |
| Step 2 | $88,671 | $3,410.42 | $42.49 | +$22,031 |
| Step 3 | $91,532 | $3,520.46 | $43.86 | +$22,742 |
| Step 4 | $94,393 | $3,630.50 | $45.23 | +$23,453 |
| Step 5 | $97,254 | $3,740.54 | $46.60 | +$24,164 |
| Step 6 | $100,114 | $3,850.54 | $47.97 | +$24,874 |
| Step 7 | $102,975 | $3,960.58 | $49.34 | +$25,585 |
| Step 8 | $105,836 | $4,070.62 | $50.71 | +$26,296 |
| Step 9 | $108,697 | $4,180.65 | $52.08 | +$27,007 |
| Step 10 | $111,558 | $4,290.69 | $53.45 | +$27,718 |
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 2019, the New York pay area adds a 33.06% 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 $3,300 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,291. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $85,810 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $111,558. This is 33.06% 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 2019, it is 33.06%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,320 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 $3,300 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.