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$73,317 GS-11 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2024)
$95,310 GS-11 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2024)
+$11,210 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,317 $2,819.88 $35.13 +$11,210
Step 2 $75,761 $2,913.88 $36.30 +$11,584
Step 3 $78,205 $3,007.88 $37.47 +$11,958
Step 4 $80,648 $3,101.85 $38.64 +$12,331
Step 5 $83,092 $3,195.85 $39.81 +$12,705
Step 6 $85,535 $3,289.81 $40.98 +$13,078
Step 7 $87,979 $3,383.81 $42.16 +$13,452
Step 8 $90,423 $3,477.81 $43.33 +$13,826
Step 9 $92,866 $3,571.77 $44.50 +$14,199
Step 10 $95,310 $3,665.77 $45.67 +$14,573
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Albuquerque GS-11 Step 1 $73,317
  • Locality add-on +$11,210
  • Adjustment percent 18.05%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Albuquerque GS-11 Step 10 $95,310

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-11 in Albuquerque: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 18.05% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Albuquerque

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns roughly $2,820 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,666. 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-11 Albuquerque page.

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GS-11 in Albuquerque questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Albuquerque?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $73,317 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,310. This is 18.05% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,210 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Albuquerque?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns roughly $2,820 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.