GS-10 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,707 | $32.92 | $2,633.60 |
| Step 2 | $70,997 | $34.02 | $2,721.60 |
| Step 3 | $73,287 | $35.12 | $2,809.60 |
| Step 4 | $75,576 | $36.21 | $2,896.80 |
| Step 5 | $77,866 | $37.31 | $2,984.80 |
| Step 6 | $80,156 | $38.41 | $3,072.80 |
| Step 7 | $82,445 | $39.50 | $3,160.00 |
| Step 8 | $84,735 | $40.60 | $3,248.00 |
| Step 9 | $87,025 | $41.70 | $3,336.00 |
| Step 10 | $89,314 | $42.80 | $3,424.00 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,866 |
| Per month | $6,489 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,984.80 |
| Hourly | $37.31 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-11 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-10 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $68,707 at the first step to $89,314 at the top step, with $77,866 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.