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$145,250 GS-15 Step 1 in Albuquerque (2024)
$188,821 GS-15 Step 10 in Albuquerque (2024)
+$22,209 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $145,250 $5,586.54 $69.60 +$22,209
Step 2 $150,091 $5,772.73 $71.92 +$22,949
Step 3 $154,932 $5,958.92 $74.24 +$23,689
Step 4 $159,774 $6,145.15 $76.56 +$24,430
Step 5 $164,615 $6,331.35 $78.88 +$25,170
Step 6 $169,456 $6,517.54 $81.20 +$25,910
Step 7 $174,297 $6,703.73 $83.52 +$26,650
Step 8 $179,139 $6,889.96 $85.84 +$27,391
Step 9 $183,980 $7,076.15 $88.16 +$28,131
Step 10 $188,821 $7,262.35 $90.47 +$28,871
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Albuquerque pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $123,041
  • Albuquerque GS-15 Step 1 $145,250
  • Locality add-on +$22,209
  • Adjustment percent 18.05%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $159,950
  • Albuquerque GS-15 Step 10 $188,821

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-15 in Albuquerque: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2024, the Albuquerque pay area adds a 18.05% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Albuquerque

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns roughly $5,587 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $7,262. 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-15 Albuquerque page.

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GS-15 in Albuquerque questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Albuquerque?
    In 2024, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns $145,250 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $188,821. This is 18.05% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,209 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Albuquerque?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Albuquerque earns roughly $5,587 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.