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$28,891 GS-4 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2016)
$37,558 GS-4 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2016)
+$3,630 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 pay table for ALBUQUERQUE

Each step below already includes the 14.37% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,891 $1,111.19 $13.84 +$3,630
Step 2 $29,854 $1,148.23 $14.30 +$3,751
Step 3 $30,817 $1,185.27 $14.77 +$3,872
Step 4 $31,780 $1,222.31 $15.23 +$3,993
Step 5 $32,743 $1,259.35 $15.69 +$4,114
Step 6 $33,706 $1,296.38 $16.15 +$4,235
Step 7 $34,669 $1,333.42 $16.61 +$4,356
Step 8 $35,632 $1,370.46 $17.07 +$4,477
Step 9 $36,595 $1,407.50 $17.53 +$4,598
Step 10 $37,558 $1,444.54 $18.00 +$4,719
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 1 $28,891
  • Locality add-on +$3,630
  • Adjustment percent 14.37%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 10 $37,558

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2016, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 14.37% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $1,111 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,445. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 ALBUQUERQUE page.

Other grades in ALBUQUERQUE

GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $28,891 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,558. This is 14.37% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBUQUERQUE in 2016, it is 14.37%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,630 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $1,111 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.