GS-7 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,007 | $24.44 | $1,955.20 |
| Step 2 | $52,708 | $25.26 | $2,020.80 |
| Step 3 | $54,408 | $26.07 | $2,085.60 |
| Step 4 | $56,109 | $26.89 | $2,151.20 |
| Step 5 | $57,809 | $27.70 | $2,216.00 |
| Step 6 | $59,509 | $28.51 | $2,280.80 |
| Step 7 | $61,210 | $29.33 | $2,346.40 |
| Step 8 | $62,910 | $30.14 | $2,411.20 |
| Step 9 | $64,611 | $30.96 | $2,476.80 |
| Step 10 | $66,311 | $31.77 | $2,541.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,809 |
| Per month | $4,817 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,216.00 |
| Hourly | $27.70 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-8 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-7 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $51,007 at the first step to $66,311 at the top step, with $57,809 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.