GS-3 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,787 | $15.71 | $1,256.80 |
| Step 2 | $33,880 | $16.23 | $1,298.40 |
| Step 3 | $34,974 | $16.76 | $1,340.80 |
| Step 4 | $36,067 | $17.28 | $1,382.40 |
| Step 5 | $37,160 | $17.81 | $1,424.80 |
| Step 6 | $38,254 | $18.33 | $1,466.40 |
| Step 7 | $39,347 | $18.85 | $1,508.00 |
| Step 8 | $40,440 | $19.38 | $1,550.40 |
| Step 9 | $41,534 | $19.90 | $1,592.00 |
| Step 10 | $42,627 | $20.43 | $1,634.40 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,160 |
| Per month | $3,097 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,424.80 |
| Hourly | $17.81 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-4 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-3 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $32,787 at the first step to $42,627 at the top step, with $37,160 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.