GS-4 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,804 | $17.63 | $1,410.40 |
| Step 2 | $38,031 | $18.22 | $1,457.60 |
| Step 3 | $39,258 | $18.81 | $1,504.80 |
| Step 4 | $40,485 | $19.40 | $1,552.00 |
| Step 5 | $41,713 | $19.99 | $1,599.20 |
| Step 6 | $42,940 | $20.57 | $1,645.60 |
| Step 7 | $44,167 | $21.16 | $1,692.80 |
| Step 8 | $45,394 | $21.75 | $1,740.00 |
| Step 9 | $46,621 | $22.34 | $1,787.20 |
| Step 10 | $47,848 | $22.93 | $1,834.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,713 |
| Per month | $3,476 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,599.20 |
| Hourly | $19.99 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-5 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-4 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $36,804 at the first step to $47,848 at the top step, with $41,713 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.