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$58,627 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2020)
$76,217 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2020)
+$8,381 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for ALBUQUERQUE

Each step below already includes the 16.68% 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 $58,627 $2,254.88 $28.09 +$8,381
Step 2 $60,581 $2,330.04 $29.03 +$8,660
Step 3 $62,536 $2,405.23 $29.96 +$8,940
Step 4 $64,490 $2,480.38 $30.90 +$9,219
Step 5 $66,445 $2,555.58 $31.84 +$9,499
Step 6 $68,399 $2,630.73 $32.77 +$9,778
Step 7 $70,353 $2,705.88 $33.71 +$10,057
Step 8 $72,308 $2,781.08 $34.65 +$10,337
Step 9 $74,262 $2,856.23 $35.58 +$10,616
Step 10 $76,217 $2,931.42 $36.52 +$10,896
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 1 $58,627
  • Locality add-on +$8,381
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 10 $76,217

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 2020, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $2,255 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,931. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $58,627 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,217. This is 16.68% 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 2020, it is 16.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,381 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 $2,255 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.