GS-12 Pay — New York-Newark (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the New York-Newark locality pay area for 2026. The New York-Newark area adds 37.95% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $105,481 | $50.54 | $4,043.20 |
| Step 2 | $108,997 | $52.23 | $4,178.40 |
| Step 3 | $112,513 | $53.91 | $4,312.80 |
| Step 4 | $116,030 | $55.60 | $4,448.00 |
| Step 5 | $119,546 | $57.28 | $4,582.40 |
| Step 6 | $123,062 | $58.97 | $4,717.60 |
| Step 7 | $126,579 | $60.65 | $4,852.00 |
| Step 8 | $130,095 | $62.34 | $4,987.20 |
| Step 9 | $133,611 | $64.02 | $5,121.60 |
| Step 10 | $137,128 | $65.71 | $5,256.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA locality | 37.95% |
| Adjusted annual | $119,546 |
| Per month | $9,962 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,582.40 |
| Hourly | $57.28 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full New York-Newark GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in San Jose-San Francisco
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in New York-Newark?
For 2026, GS-12 in New York-Newark ranges from $105,481 at the first step to $137,128 at the top step, with $119,546 near the middle.
How is New York-Newark locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the New York-Newark locality percentage of 37.95%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the New York-Newark rate remained 37.95%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for New York-Newark are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-NY · effective January 11, 2026 · New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA, 37.95% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.