2020 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 33.98% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $109,366 on the base table to $146,529 in New York.
2020 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 | $146,529 | $5,635.73 | $70.21 | +$37,163 |
| Step 2 | $151,413 | $5,823.58 | $72.55 | +$38,401 |
| Step 3 | $156,298 | $6,011.46 | $74.89 | +$39,640 |
| Step 4 | $161,183 | $6,199.35 | $77.23 | +$40,879 |
| Step 5 | $166,068 | $6,387.23 | $79.57 | +$42,118 |
| Step 6 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$43,204 |
| Step 7 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$39,558 |
| Step 8 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$35,912 |
| Step 9 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$32,266 |
| Step 10 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$28,620 |
2020 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $146,529 | $5,635.73 | $70.21 | +$37,163 |
| Step 2 | $151,413 | $5,823.58 | $72.55 | +$38,401 |
| Step 3 | $156,298 | $6,011.46 | $74.89 | +$39,640 |
| Step 4 | $161,183 | $6,199.35 | $77.23 | +$40,879 |
| Step 5 | $166,068 | $6,387.23 | $79.57 | +$42,118 |
| Step 6 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$43,204 |
| Step 7 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$39,558 |
| Step 8 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$35,912 |
| Step 9 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$32,266 |
| Step 10 | $170,800 | $6,569.23 | $81.84 | +$28,620 |
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 2020, the New York pay area adds a 33.98% 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 $5,636 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,569. 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-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 2020, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $146,529 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $170,800. This is 33.98% 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 2020, it is 33.98%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $37,163 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 $5,636 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.