2019 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.06% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $106,595 on the base table to $141,835 in New York.
2019 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 | $141,835 | $5,455.19 | $67.96 | +$35,240 |
| Step 2 | $146,563 | $5,637.04 | $70.23 | +$36,415 |
| Step 3 | $151,291 | $5,818.88 | $72.49 | +$37,590 |
| Step 4 | $156,018 | $6,000.69 | $74.76 | +$38,764 |
| Step 5 | $160,746 | $6,182.54 | $77.02 | +$39,939 |
| Step 6 | $165,473 | $6,364.35 | $79.29 | +$41,113 |
| Step 7 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$38,587 |
| Step 8 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$35,034 |
| Step 9 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$31,481 |
| Step 10 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$27,928 |
2019 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $141,835 | $5,455.19 | $67.96 | +$35,240 |
| Step 2 | $146,563 | $5,637.04 | $70.23 | +$36,415 |
| Step 3 | $151,291 | $5,818.88 | $72.49 | +$37,590 |
| Step 4 | $156,018 | $6,000.69 | $74.76 | +$38,764 |
| Step 5 | $160,746 | $6,182.54 | $77.02 | +$39,939 |
| Step 6 | $165,473 | $6,364.35 | $79.29 | +$41,113 |
| Step 7 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$38,587 |
| Step 8 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$35,034 |
| Step 9 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$31,481 |
| Step 10 | $166,500 | $6,403.85 | $79.78 | +$27,928 |
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 2019, the New York pay area adds a 33.06% 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 $5,455 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,404. 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-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 2019, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $141,835 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $166,500. This is 33.06% 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 2019, it is 33.06%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $35,240 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 $5,455 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.