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$32,544 GS-4 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2022)
$42,306 GS-4 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2022)
+$4,762 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,544 $1,251.69 $15.59 +$4,762
Step 2 $33,629 $1,293.42 $16.11 +$4,921
Step 3 $34,713 $1,335.12 $16.63 +$5,079
Step 4 $35,798 $1,376.85 $17.15 +$5,238
Step 5 $36,883 $1,418.58 $17.67 +$5,397
Step 6 $37,967 $1,460.27 $18.19 +$5,555
Step 7 $39,052 $1,502.00 $18.71 +$5,714
Step 8 $40,137 $1,543.73 $19.23 +$5,873
Step 9 $41,222 $1,585.46 $19.75 +$6,032
Step 10 $42,306 $1,627.15 $20.27 +$6,190
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Albuquerque GS-4 Step 1 $32,544
  • Locality add-on +$4,762
  • Adjustment percent 17.14%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Albuquerque GS-4 Step 10 $42,306

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 2022, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 17.14% 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 $1,252 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,627. 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-4 Albuquerque page.

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GS-4 in Albuquerque questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Albuquerque?
    In 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $32,544 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,306. This is 17.14% 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 2022, it is 17.14%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,762 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 $1,252 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.