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$60,367 GS-11 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2017)
$78,474 GS-11 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2017)
+$8,038 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,367 $2,321.81 $28.93 +$8,038
Step 2 $62,379 $2,399.19 $29.89 +$8,306
Step 3 $64,390 $2,476.54 $30.85 +$8,573
Step 4 $66,402 $2,553.92 $31.82 +$8,841
Step 5 $68,414 $2,631.31 $32.78 +$9,109
Step 6 $70,426 $2,708.69 $33.75 +$9,377
Step 7 $72,438 $2,786.08 $34.71 +$9,645
Step 8 $74,450 $2,863.46 $35.67 +$9,913
Step 9 $76,462 $2,940.85 $36.64 +$10,181
Step 10 $78,474 $3,018.23 $37.60 +$10,449
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-11 Step 1 $60,367
  • Locality add-on +$8,038
  • Adjustment percent 15.36%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-11 Step 10 $78,474

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-11 in ALBUQUERQUE: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2017, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 15.36% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in ALBUQUERQUE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $2,322 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,018. 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-11 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-11 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $60,367 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,474. This is 15.36% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,038 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in ALBUQUERQUE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $2,322 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.