GS-6 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,901 | $21.99 | $1,759.20 |
| Step 2 | $47,431 | $22.73 | $1,818.40 |
| Step 3 | $48,961 | $23.46 | $1,876.80 |
| Step 4 | $50,491 | $24.19 | $1,935.20 |
| Step 5 | $52,021 | $24.93 | $1,994.40 |
| Step 6 | $53,551 | $25.66 | $2,052.80 |
| Step 7 | $55,081 | $26.39 | $2,111.20 |
| Step 8 | $56,611 | $27.13 | $2,170.40 |
| Step 9 | $58,141 | $27.86 | $2,228.80 |
| Step 10 | $59,671 | $28.59 | $2,287.20 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,021 |
| Per month | $4,335 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,994.40 |
| Hourly | $24.93 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-7 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-6 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $45,901 at the first step to $59,671 at the top step, with $52,021 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.