2024 GS-15 Pay in New York
GS-15 employees with a duty station in New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA earn 37.24% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $123,041 on the base table to $168,861 in New York.
2024 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 | $168,861 | $6,494.65 | $80.91 | +$45,820 |
| Step 2 | $174,490 | $6,711.15 | $83.61 | +$47,348 |
| Step 3 | $180,118 | $6,927.62 | $86.30 | +$48,875 |
| Step 4 | $185,746 | $7,144.08 | $89.00 | +$50,402 |
| Step 5 | $191,374 | $7,360.54 | $91.70 | +$51,929 |
| Step 6 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$48,354 |
| Step 7 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$44,253 |
| Step 8 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$40,152 |
| Step 9 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$36,051 |
| Step 10 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$31,950 |
2024 GS-15 pay table for New York
Each step below already includes the 37.24% 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 | $168,861 | $6,494.65 | $80.91 | +$45,820 |
| Step 2 | $174,490 | $6,711.15 | $83.61 | +$47,348 |
| Step 3 | $180,118 | $6,927.62 | $86.30 | +$48,875 |
| Step 4 | $185,746 | $7,144.08 | $89.00 | +$50,402 |
| Step 5 | $191,374 | $7,360.54 | $91.70 | +$51,929 |
| Step 6 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$48,354 |
| Step 7 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$44,253 |
| Step 8 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$40,152 |
| Step 9 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$36,051 |
| Step 10 | $191,900 | $7,380.77 | $91.95 | +$31,950 |
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 2024, the New York pay area adds a 37.24% 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 $6,495 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,381. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in New York earns $168,861 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $191,900. This is 37.24% 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 2024, it is 37.24%. On a GS-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $45,820 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 $6,495 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.