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$66,731 GS-10 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2024)
$86,748 GS-10 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2024)
+$10,203 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Albuquerque

Each step below already includes the 18.05% 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 $66,731 $2,566.58 $31.97 +$10,203
Step 2 $68,955 $2,652.12 $33.04 +$10,543
Step 3 $71,179 $2,737.65 $34.11 +$10,883
Step 4 $73,403 $2,823.19 $35.17 +$11,223
Step 5 $75,628 $2,908.77 $36.24 +$11,564
Step 6 $77,852 $2,994.31 $37.30 +$11,904
Step 7 $80,076 $3,079.85 $38.37 +$12,244
Step 8 $82,300 $3,165.38 $39.43 +$12,584
Step 9 $84,524 $3,250.92 $40.50 +$12,924
Step 10 $86,748 $3,336.46 $41.57 +$13,264
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Albuquerque GS-10 Step 1 $66,731
  • Locality add-on +$10,203
  • Adjustment percent 18.05%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Albuquerque GS-10 Step 10 $86,748

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 2024, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 18.05% 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 $2,567 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,336. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $66,731 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,748. This is 18.05% 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 2024, it is 18.05%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,203 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 $2,567 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.