GS-12 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,479 | $43.35 | $3,468.00 |
| Step 2 | $93,495 | $44.80 | $3,584.00 |
| Step 3 | $96,511 | $46.24 | $3,699.20 |
| Step 4 | $99,527 | $47.69 | $3,815.20 |
| Step 5 | $102,544 | $49.13 | $3,930.40 |
| Step 6 | $105,560 | $50.58 | $4,046.40 |
| Step 7 | $108,576 | $52.02 | $4,161.60 |
| Step 8 | $111,592 | $53.47 | $4,277.60 |
| Step 9 | $114,609 | $54.92 | $4,393.60 |
| Step 10 | $117,625 | $56.36 | $4,508.80 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,544 |
| Per month | $8,545 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,930.40 |
| Hourly | $49.13 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-13 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-12 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $90,479 at the first step to $117,625 at the top step, with $102,544 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.