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$64,412 GS-11 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2020)
$83,734 GS-11 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2020)
+$9,208 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,412 $2,477.38 $30.86 +$9,208
Step 2 $66,559 $2,559.96 $31.89 +$9,515
Step 3 $68,706 $2,642.54 $32.92 +$9,822
Step 4 $70,853 $2,725.12 $33.95 +$10,129
Step 5 $73,000 $2,807.69 $34.98 +$10,436
Step 6 $75,147 $2,890.27 $36.01 +$10,743
Step 7 $77,293 $2,972.81 $37.04 +$11,049
Step 8 $79,440 $3,055.38 $38.06 +$11,356
Step 9 $81,587 $3,137.96 $39.09 +$11,663
Step 10 $83,734 $3,220.54 $40.12 +$11,970
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-11 Step 1 $64,412
  • Locality add-on +$9,208
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-11 Step 10 $83,734

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 2020, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $2,477 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,221. 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-11 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-11 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $64,412 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,734. This is 16.68% 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 2020, it is 16.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,208 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 $2,477 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.