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$29,948 GS-4 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2018)
$38,929 GS-4 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2018)
+$4,077 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,948 $1,151.85 $14.35 +$4,077
Step 2 $30,946 $1,190.23 $14.83 +$4,213
Step 3 $31,944 $1,228.62 $15.31 +$4,349
Step 4 $32,942 $1,267.00 $15.78 +$4,485
Step 5 $33,940 $1,305.38 $16.26 +$4,621
Step 6 $34,938 $1,343.77 $16.74 +$4,757
Step 7 $35,935 $1,382.12 $17.22 +$4,892
Step 8 $36,933 $1,420.50 $17.70 +$5,028
Step 9 $37,931 $1,458.88 $18.17 +$5,164
Step 10 $38,929 $1,497.27 $18.65 +$5,300
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 1 $29,948
  • Locality add-on +$4,077
  • Adjustment percent 15.76%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 10 $38,929

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 2018, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 15.76% 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 $1,152 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,497. 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-4 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $29,948 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,929. This is 15.76% 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 2018, it is 15.76%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,077 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 $1,152 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.