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$63,508 GS-10 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2023)
$82,564 GS-10 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2023)
+$9,518 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Albuquerque

Each step below already includes the 17.63% 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 $63,508 $2,442.62 $30.43 +$9,518
Step 2 $65,626 $2,524.08 $31.45 +$9,836
Step 3 $67,743 $2,605.50 $32.46 +$10,153
Step 4 $69,860 $2,686.92 $33.47 +$10,470
Step 5 $71,978 $2,768.38 $34.49 +$10,788
Step 6 $74,095 $2,849.81 $35.50 +$11,105
Step 7 $76,212 $2,931.23 $36.52 +$11,422
Step 8 $78,330 $3,012.69 $37.53 +$11,740
Step 9 $80,447 $3,094.12 $38.55 +$12,057
Step 10 $82,564 $3,175.54 $39.56 +$12,374
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Albuquerque GS-10 Step 1 $63,508
  • Locality add-on +$9,518
  • Adjustment percent 17.63%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Albuquerque GS-10 Step 10 $82,564

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 2023, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 17.63% 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 $2,443 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,176. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $63,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,564. This is 17.63% 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 2023, it is 17.63%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,518 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 $2,443 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.