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$34,020 GS-4 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2023)
$44,225 GS-4 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2023)
+$5,099 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $34,020 $1,308.46 $16.30 +$5,099
Step 2 $35,154 $1,352.08 $16.84 +$5,269
Step 3 $36,288 $1,395.69 $17.39 +$5,439
Step 4 $37,422 $1,439.31 $17.93 +$5,609
Step 5 $38,556 $1,482.92 $18.47 +$5,779
Step 6 $39,690 $1,526.54 $19.02 +$5,949
Step 7 $40,823 $1,570.12 $19.56 +$6,118
Step 8 $41,957 $1,613.73 $20.10 +$6,288
Step 9 $43,091 $1,657.35 $20.65 +$6,458
Step 10 $44,225 $1,700.96 $21.19 +$6,628
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Albuquerque GS-4 Step 1 $34,020
  • Locality add-on +$5,099
  • Adjustment percent 17.63%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Albuquerque GS-4 Step 10 $44,225

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 2023, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 17.63% 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 $1,308 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,701. 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-4 Albuquerque page.

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GS-4 in Albuquerque questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Albuquerque?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $34,020 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $44,225. This is 17.63% 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 2023, it is 17.63%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,099 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 $1,308 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.