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$54,946 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2017)
$71,433 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2017)
+$7,316 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for ALBUQUERQUE

Each step below already includes the 15.36% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $54,946 $2,113.31 $26.33 +$7,316
Step 2 $56,778 $2,183.77 $27.21 +$7,560
Step 3 $58,610 $2,254.23 $28.08 +$7,804
Step 4 $60,442 $2,324.69 $28.96 +$8,048
Step 5 $62,274 $2,395.15 $29.84 +$8,292
Step 6 $64,106 $2,465.62 $30.72 +$8,536
Step 7 $65,937 $2,536.04 $31.59 +$8,779
Step 8 $67,769 $2,606.50 $32.47 +$9,023
Step 9 $69,601 $2,676.96 $33.35 +$9,267
Step 10 $71,433 $2,747.42 $34.23 +$9,511
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 1 $54,946
  • Locality add-on +$7,316
  • Adjustment percent 15.36%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 10 $71,433

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-10 in ALBUQUERQUE: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 15.36% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in ALBUQUERQUE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $2,113 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,747. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-10 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $54,946 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,433. This is 15.36% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in ALBUQUERQUE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For ALBUQUERQUE in 2017, it is 15.36%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,316 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in ALBUQUERQUE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $2,113 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.