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$62,521 GS-11 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
$81,283 GS-11 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
+$8,716 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,521 $2,404.65 $29.96 +$8,716
Step 2 $64,606 $2,484.85 $30.96 +$9,007
Step 3 $66,691 $2,565.04 $31.96 +$9,298
Step 4 $68,775 $2,645.19 $32.95 +$9,588
Step 5 $70,860 $2,725.38 $33.95 +$9,879
Step 6 $72,945 $2,805.58 $34.95 +$10,170
Step 7 $75,029 $2,885.73 $35.95 +$10,460
Step 8 $77,114 $2,965.92 $36.95 +$10,751
Step 9 $79,198 $3,046.08 $37.95 +$11,041
Step 10 $81,283 $3,126.27 $38.95 +$11,332
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-11 Step 1 $62,521
  • Locality add-on +$8,716
  • Adjustment percent 16.20%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-11 Step 10 $81,283

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 2019, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.20% 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 $2,405 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,126. 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-11 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-11 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $62,521 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,283. This is 16.20% 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 2019, it is 16.20%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,716 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 $2,405 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.