GS-1 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay area for 2026. The Albuquerque-Santa Fe area adds 18.33% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,724 | $12.80 | $1,024.00 |
| Step 2 | $27,619 | $13.23 | $1,058.40 |
| Step 3 | $28,508 | $13.66 | $1,092.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,393 | $14.08 | $1,126.40 |
| Step 5 | $30,279 | $14.51 | $1,160.80 |
| Step 6 | $30,799 | $14.76 | $1,180.80 |
| Step 7 | $31,678 | $15.18 | $1,214.40 |
| Step 8 | $32,563 | $15.60 | $1,248.00 |
| Step 9 | $32,600 | $15.62 | $1,249.60 |
| Step 10 | $33,426 | $16.02 | $1,281.60 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,279 |
| Per month | $2,523 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,160.80 |
| Hourly | $14.51 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Albuquerque-Santa Fe GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-1 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $26,724 at the first step to $33,426 at the top step, with $30,279 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality percentage of 18.33%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Albuquerque-Santa Fe rate remained 18.33%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Albuquerque-Santa Fe are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-AQ · effective January 11, 2026 · Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM, 18.33% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.