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$60,753 GS-10 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2022)
$78,982 GS-10 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2022)
+$8,889 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Albuquerque

Each step below already includes the 17.14% 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 $60,753 $2,336.65 $29.11 +$8,889
Step 2 $62,779 $2,414.58 $30.08 +$9,186
Step 3 $64,804 $2,492.46 $31.05 +$9,482
Step 4 $66,830 $2,570.38 $32.02 +$9,779
Step 5 $68,855 $2,648.27 $32.99 +$10,075
Step 6 $70,880 $2,726.15 $33.96 +$10,371
Step 7 $72,906 $2,804.08 $34.93 +$10,668
Step 8 $74,931 $2,881.96 $35.90 +$10,964
Step 9 $76,956 $2,959.85 $36.87 +$11,260
Step 10 $78,982 $3,037.77 $37.84 +$11,557
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Albuquerque GS-10 Step 1 $60,753
  • Locality add-on +$8,889
  • Adjustment percent 17.14%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Albuquerque GS-10 Step 10 $78,982

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 2022, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 17.14% 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 $2,337 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,038. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $60,753 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,982. This is 17.14% 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 2022, it is 17.14%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,889 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 $2,337 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.