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$42,246 GS-7 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
$54,921 GS-7 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2019)
+$5,890 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,246 $1,624.85 $20.24 +$5,890
Step 2 $43,654 $1,679.00 $20.92 +$6,086
Step 3 $45,062 $1,733.15 $21.59 +$6,282
Step 4 $46,471 $1,787.35 $22.27 +$6,479
Step 5 $47,879 $1,841.50 $22.94 +$6,675
Step 6 $49,287 $1,895.65 $23.62 +$6,871
Step 7 $50,696 $1,949.85 $24.29 +$7,068
Step 8 $52,104 $2,004.00 $24.97 +$7,264
Step 9 $53,512 $2,058.15 $25.64 +$7,460
Step 10 $54,921 $2,112.35 $26.32 +$7,657
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $36,356
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-7 Step 1 $42,246
  • Locality add-on +$5,890
  • Adjustment percent 16.20%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $47,264
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-7 Step 10 $54,921

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-7 in ALBUQUERQUE: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2019, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.20% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in ALBUQUERQUE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $1,625 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,112. 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-7 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-7 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2019, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $42,246 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,921. This is 16.20% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,890 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in ALBUQUERQUE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns roughly $1,625 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.