2021 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 $110,460 on the base table to $147,994 in New York.
2021 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 | $147,994 | $5,692.08 | $70.91 | +$37,534 |
| Step 2 | $152,927 | $5,881.81 | $73.28 | +$38,785 |
| Step 3 | $157,861 | $6,071.58 | $75.64 | +$40,037 |
| Step 4 | $162,794 | $6,261.31 | $78.00 | +$41,288 |
| Step 5 | $167,727 | $6,451.04 | $80.37 | +$42,539 |
| Step 6 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$43,630 |
| Step 7 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$39,948 |
| Step 8 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$36,266 |
| Step 9 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$32,584 |
| Step 10 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$28,902 |
2021 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 | $147,994 | $5,692.08 | $70.91 | +$37,534 |
| Step 2 | $152,927 | $5,881.81 | $73.28 | +$38,785 |
| Step 3 | $157,861 | $6,071.58 | $75.64 | +$40,037 |
| Step 4 | $162,794 | $6,261.31 | $78.00 | +$41,288 |
| Step 5 | $167,727 | $6,451.04 | $80.37 | +$42,539 |
| Step 6 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$43,630 |
| Step 7 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$39,948 |
| Step 8 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$36,266 |
| Step 9 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$32,584 |
| Step 10 | $172,500 | $6,634.62 | $82.65 | +$28,902 |
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 2021, 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 $5,692 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,635. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $147,994 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $172,500. 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 2021, it is 33.98%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $37,534 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 $5,692 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.