GS-13 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,592 | $51.55 | $4,124.00 |
| Step 2 | $111,178 | $53.27 | $4,261.60 |
| Step 3 | $114,765 | $54.99 | $4,399.20 |
| Step 4 | $118,351 | $56.71 | $4,536.80 |
| Step 5 | $121,938 | $58.43 | $4,674.40 |
| Step 6 | $125,524 | $60.15 | $4,812.00 |
| Step 7 | $129,111 | $61.86 | $4,948.80 |
| Step 8 | $132,698 | $63.58 | $5,086.40 |
| Step 9 | $136,284 | $65.30 | $5,224.00 |
| Step 10 | $139,871 | $67.02 | $5,361.60 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $121,938 |
| Per month | $10,162 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,674.40 |
| Hourly | $58.43 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-14 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-13 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $107,592 at the first step to $139,871 at the top step, with $121,938 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.