GS-14 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,141 | $60.92 | $4,873.60 |
| Step 2 | $131,379 | $62.95 | $5,036.00 |
| Step 3 | $135,618 | $64.98 | $5,198.40 |
| Step 4 | $139,857 | $67.01 | $5,360.80 |
| Step 5 | $144,095 | $69.04 | $5,523.20 |
| Step 6 | $148,334 | $71.08 | $5,686.40 |
| Step 7 | $152,572 | $73.11 | $5,848.80 |
| Step 8 | $156,811 | $75.14 | $6,011.20 |
| Step 9 | $161,049 | $77.17 | $6,173.60 |
| Step 10 | $165,288 | $79.20 | $6,336.00 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $144,095 |
| Per month | $12,008 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,523.20 |
| Hourly | $69.04 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-15 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-14 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $127,141 at the first step to $165,288 at the top step, with $144,095 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.