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$29,433 GS-4 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2017)
$38,258 GS-4 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2017)
+$3,919 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,433 $1,132.04 $14.10 +$3,919
Step 2 $30,414 $1,169.77 $14.57 +$4,050
Step 3 $31,394 $1,207.46 $15.04 +$4,180
Step 4 $32,375 $1,245.19 $15.51 +$4,311
Step 5 $33,355 $1,282.88 $15.98 +$4,441
Step 6 $34,336 $1,320.62 $16.45 +$4,572
Step 7 $35,316 $1,358.31 $16.92 +$4,702
Step 8 $36,297 $1,396.04 $17.39 +$4,833
Step 9 $37,277 $1,433.73 $17.86 +$4,963
Step 10 $38,258 $1,471.46 $18.33 +$5,094
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 1 $29,433
  • Locality add-on +$3,919
  • Adjustment percent 15.36%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 10 $38,258

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 2017, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 15.36% 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 $1,132 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,471. 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-4 ALBUQUERQUE page.

Other grades in ALBUQUERQUE

GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $29,433 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,258. This is 15.36% 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 2017, it is 15.36%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,919 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 $1,132 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.