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$117,522 GS-14 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2023)
$152,775 GS-14 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2023)
+$17,614 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $117,522 $4,520.08 $56.31 +$17,614
Step 2 $121,439 $4,670.73 $58.19 +$18,201
Step 3 $125,356 $4,821.38 $60.07 +$18,788
Step 4 $129,273 $4,972.04 $61.94 +$19,375
Step 5 $133,190 $5,122.69 $63.82 +$19,962
Step 6 $137,107 $5,273.35 $65.70 +$20,549
Step 7 $141,024 $5,424.00 $67.57 +$21,136
Step 8 $144,941 $5,574.65 $69.45 +$21,723
Step 9 $148,858 $5,725.31 $71.33 +$22,310
Step 10 $152,775 $5,875.96 $73.20 +$22,897
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Albuquerque GS-14 Step 1 $117,522
  • Locality add-on +$17,614
  • Adjustment percent 17.63%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Albuquerque GS-14 Step 10 $152,775

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-14 in Albuquerque: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2023, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 17.63% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Albuquerque

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns roughly $4,520 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,876. 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-14 Albuquerque page.

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GS-14 in Albuquerque questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Albuquerque?
    In 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $117,522 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $152,775. This is 17.63% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,614 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Albuquerque?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns roughly $4,520 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.