GS-11 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,489 | $36.17 | $2,893.60 |
| Step 2 | $78,006 | $37.38 | $2,990.40 |
| Step 3 | $80,522 | $38.58 | $3,086.40 |
| Step 4 | $83,039 | $39.79 | $3,183.20 |
| Step 5 | $85,556 | $40.99 | $3,279.20 |
| Step 6 | $88,073 | $42.20 | $3,376.00 |
| Step 7 | $90,590 | $43.41 | $3,472.80 |
| Step 8 | $93,107 | $44.61 | $3,568.80 |
| Step 9 | $95,624 | $45.82 | $3,665.60 |
| Step 10 | $98,141 | $47.02 | $3,761.60 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,556 |
| Per month | $7,130 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,279.20 |
| Hourly | $40.99 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-12 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-11 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $75,489 at the first step to $98,141 at the top step, with $85,556 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.