GS-8 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,488 | $27.07 | $2,165.60 |
| Step 2 | $58,371 | $27.97 | $2,237.60 |
| Step 3 | $60,254 | $28.87 | $2,309.60 |
| Step 4 | $62,136 | $29.77 | $2,381.60 |
| Step 5 | $64,019 | $30.68 | $2,454.40 |
| Step 6 | $65,902 | $31.58 | $2,526.40 |
| Step 7 | $67,784 | $32.48 | $2,598.40 |
| Step 8 | $69,667 | $33.38 | $2,670.40 |
| Step 9 | $71,549 | $34.28 | $2,742.40 |
| Step 10 | $73,432 | $35.19 | $2,815.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,019 |
| Per month | $5,335 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,454.40 |
| Hourly | $30.68 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-9 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-8 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $56,488 at the first step to $73,432 at the top step, with $64,019 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.