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$59,213 GS-10 Step 1 in ALBUQUERQUE (2021)
$76,981 GS-10 Step 10 in ALBUQUERQUE (2021)
+$8,465 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $59,213 $2,277.42 $28.37 +$8,465
Step 2 $61,187 $2,353.35 $29.32 +$8,747
Step 3 $63,161 $2,429.27 $30.26 +$9,029
Step 4 $65,135 $2,505.19 $31.21 +$9,311
Step 5 $67,110 $2,581.15 $32.16 +$9,594
Step 6 $69,084 $2,657.08 $33.10 +$9,876
Step 7 $71,058 $2,733.00 $34.05 +$10,158
Step 8 $73,032 $2,808.92 $34.99 +$10,440
Step 9 $75,007 $2,884.88 $35.94 +$10,723
Step 10 $76,981 $2,960.81 $36.89 +$11,005
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more ALBUQUERQUE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 1 $59,213
  • Locality add-on +$8,465
  • Adjustment percent 16.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • ALBUQUERQUE GS-10 Step 10 $76,981

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 2021, 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 $2,277 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,961. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in ALBUQUERQUE earns $59,213 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,981. 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 2021, it is 16.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,465 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 $2,277 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.