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$30,483 GS-4 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
$39,623 GS-4 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
+$4,250 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,483 $1,172.42 $14.61 +$4,250
Step 2 $31,498 $1,211.46 $15.09 +$4,391
Step 3 $32,514 $1,250.54 $15.58 +$4,533
Step 4 $33,530 $1,289.62 $16.07 +$4,675
Step 5 $34,545 $1,328.65 $16.55 +$4,816
Step 6 $35,561 $1,367.73 $17.04 +$4,958
Step 7 $36,576 $1,406.77 $17.53 +$5,099
Step 8 $37,592 $1,445.85 $18.01 +$5,241
Step 9 $38,607 $1,484.88 $18.50 +$5,382
Step 10 $39,623 $1,523.96 $18.99 +$5,524
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 1 $30,483
  • Locality add-on +$4,250
  • Adjustment percent 16.20%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 10 $39,623

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 2019, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.20% 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 $1,172 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,524. 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-4 ALBUQUERQUE page.

Other grades in ALBUQUERQUE

GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $30,483 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,623. This is 16.20% 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 2019, it is 16.20%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,250 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 $1,172 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.