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$31,404 GS-4 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2020)
$40,824 GS-4 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2020)
+$4,489 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,404 $1,207.85 $15.05 +$4,489
Step 2 $32,451 $1,248.12 $15.55 +$4,639
Step 3 $33,498 $1,288.38 $16.05 +$4,789
Step 4 $34,544 $1,328.62 $16.55 +$4,938
Step 5 $35,591 $1,368.88 $17.05 +$5,088
Step 6 $36,638 $1,409.15 $17.56 +$5,238
Step 7 $37,684 $1,449.38 $18.06 +$5,387
Step 8 $38,731 $1,489.65 $18.56 +$5,537
Step 9 $39,777 $1,529.88 $19.06 +$5,686
Step 10 $40,824 $1,570.15 $19.56 +$5,836
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 1 $31,404
  • Locality add-on +$4,489
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-4 Step 10 $40,824

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 2020, the ALBUQUERQUE pay area adds a 16.68% 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 $1,208 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,570. 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-4 ALBUQUERQUE page.

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GS-4 in ALBUQUERQUE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in ALBUQUERQUE?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $31,404 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,824. This is 16.68% 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 2020, it is 16.68%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,489 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 $1,208 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.