GS-9 Pay — Albuquerque-Santa Fe (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,392 | $29.90 | $2,392.00 |
| Step 2 | $64,472 | $30.89 | $2,471.20 |
| Step 3 | $66,552 | $31.89 | $2,551.20 |
| Step 4 | $68,633 | $32.89 | $2,631.20 |
| Step 5 | $70,713 | $33.88 | $2,710.40 |
| Step 6 | $72,793 | $34.88 | $2,790.40 |
| Step 7 | $74,873 | $35.88 | $2,870.40 |
| Step 8 | $76,954 | $36.87 | $2,949.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,034 | $37.87 | $3,029.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,114 | $38.87 | $3,109.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas, NM locality | 18.33% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,713 |
| Per month | $5,893 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,710.40 |
| Hourly | $33.88 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-10 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Albuquerque-Santa Fe?
For 2026, GS-9 in Albuquerque-Santa Fe ranges from $62,392 at the first step to $81,114 at the top step, with $70,713 near the middle.
How is Albuquerque-Santa Fe locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.