GS-15 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $149,550 | $71.66 | $5,732.80 |
| Step 2 | $154,535 | $74.05 | $5,924.00 |
| Step 3 | $159,521 | $76.44 | $6,115.20 |
| Step 4 | $164,506 | $78.82 | $6,305.60 |
| Step 5 | $169,491 | $81.21 | $6,496.80 |
| Step 6 | $174,476 | $83.60 | $6,688.00 |
| Step 7 | $179,462 | $85.99 | $6,879.20 |
| Step 8 | $184,447 | $88.38 | $7,070.40 |
| Step 9 | $189,432 | $90.77 | $7,261.60 |
| Step 10 | $194,417 | $93.16 | $7,452.80 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $169,491 |
| Per month | $14,124 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,496.80 |
| Hourly | $81.21 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-15 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $149,550 at the first step to $194,417 at the top step, with $169,491 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.