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$123,485 GS-14 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2024)
$160,533 GS-14 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2024)
+$18,881 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $123,485 $4,749.42 $59.17 +$18,881
Step 2 $127,601 $4,907.73 $61.14 +$19,510
Step 3 $131,718 $5,066.08 $63.11 +$20,140
Step 4 $135,834 $5,224.38 $65.09 +$20,769
Step 5 $139,951 $5,382.73 $67.06 +$21,399
Step 6 $144,067 $5,541.04 $69.03 +$22,028
Step 7 $148,183 $5,699.35 $71.00 +$22,657
Step 8 $152,300 $5,857.69 $72.98 +$23,287
Step 9 $156,416 $6,016.00 $74.95 +$23,916
Step 10 $160,533 $6,174.35 $76.92 +$24,546
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $104,604
  • Albuquerque GS-14 Step 1 $123,485
  • Locality add-on +$18,881
  • Adjustment percent 18.05%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $135,987
  • Albuquerque GS-14 Step 10 $160,533

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 2024, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 18.05% 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 $4,749 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,174. 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-14 Albuquerque page.

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GS-14 in Albuquerque questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Albuquerque?
    In 2024, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $123,485 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $160,533. This is 18.05% 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 2024, it is 18.05%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,881 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 $4,749 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.