2020 GS-12 Pay in New York
GS-12 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.98% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $66,167 on the base table to $88,651 in New York.
2020 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 | $88,651 | $3,409.65 | $42.48 | +$22,484 |
| Step 2 | $91,606 | $3,523.31 | $43.89 | +$23,233 |
| Step 3 | $94,562 | $3,637.00 | $45.31 | +$23,983 |
| Step 4 | $97,517 | $3,750.65 | $46.73 | +$24,732 |
| Step 5 | $100,473 | $3,864.35 | $48.14 | +$25,482 |
| Step 6 | $103,429 | $3,978.04 | $49.56 | +$26,232 |
| Step 7 | $106,384 | $4,091.69 | $50.97 | +$26,981 |
| Step 8 | $109,340 | $4,205.38 | $52.39 | +$27,731 |
| Step 9 | $112,295 | $4,319.04 | $53.81 | +$28,480 |
| Step 10 | $115,251 | $4,432.73 | $55.22 | +$29,230 |
2020 GS-12 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 33.98% 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 | $88,651 | $3,409.65 | $42.48 | +$22,484 |
| Step 2 | $91,606 | $3,523.31 | $43.89 | +$23,233 |
| Step 3 | $94,562 | $3,637.00 | $45.31 | +$23,983 |
| Step 4 | $97,517 | $3,750.65 | $46.73 | +$24,732 |
| Step 5 | $100,473 | $3,864.35 | $48.14 | +$25,482 |
| Step 6 | $103,429 | $3,978.04 | $49.56 | +$26,232 |
| Step 7 | $106,384 | $4,091.69 | $50.97 | +$26,981 |
| Step 8 | $109,340 | $4,205.38 | $52.39 | +$27,731 |
| Step 9 | $112,295 | $4,319.04 | $53.81 | +$28,480 |
| Step 10 | $115,251 | $4,432.73 | $55.22 | +$29,230 |
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 2020, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% 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 $3,410 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,433. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in New York earns $88,651 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,251. This is 33.98% 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 2020, it is 33.98%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,484 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 $3,410 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.