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$55,909 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2018)
$72,682 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2018)
+$7,612 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for ALBUQUERQUE

Each step below already includes the 15.76% 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 $55,909 $2,150.35 $26.79 +$7,612
Step 2 $57,772 $2,222.00 $27.68 +$7,865
Step 3 $59,636 $2,293.69 $28.57 +$8,119
Step 4 $61,500 $2,365.38 $29.47 +$8,373
Step 5 $63,364 $2,437.08 $30.36 +$8,627
Step 6 $65,227 $2,508.73 $31.25 +$8,880
Step 7 $67,091 $2,580.42 $32.15 +$9,134
Step 8 $68,955 $2,652.12 $33.04 +$9,388
Step 9 $70,818 $2,723.77 $33.93 +$9,641
Step 10 $72,682 $2,795.46 $34.83 +$9,895
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 1 $55,909
  • Locality add-on +$7,612
  • Adjustment percent 15.76%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 10 $72,682

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 2018, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 15.76% 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 $2,150 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,795. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $55,909 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,682. This is 15.76% 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 2018, it is 15.76%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,612 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 $2,150 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.