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$56,907 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
$73,974 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
+$7,934 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for ALBUQUERQUE

Each step below already includes the 16.20% 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 $56,907 $2,188.73 $27.27 +$7,934
Step 2 $58,803 $2,261.65 $28.18 +$8,198
Step 3 $60,699 $2,334.58 $29.08 +$8,462
Step 4 $62,596 $2,407.54 $29.99 +$8,727
Step 5 $64,492 $2,480.46 $30.90 +$8,991
Step 6 $66,389 $2,553.42 $31.81 +$9,256
Step 7 $68,285 $2,626.35 $32.72 +$9,520
Step 8 $70,181 $2,699.27 $33.63 +$9,784
Step 9 $72,078 $2,772.23 $34.54 +$10,049
Step 10 $73,974 $2,845.15 $35.45 +$10,313
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 1 $56,907
  • Locality add-on +$7,934
  • Adjustment percent 16.20%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 10 $73,974

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 2019, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.20% 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 $2,189 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,845. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $56,907 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,974. This is 16.20% 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 2019, it is 16.20%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,934 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 $2,189 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.