GS-10 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Phoenix-Mesa locality pay area for 2026. The Phoenix-Mesa area adds 22.45% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $71,099 | $34.07 | $2,725.60 |
| Step 2 | $73,469 | $35.20 | $2,816.00 |
| Step 3 | $75,838 | $36.34 | $2,907.20 |
| Step 4 | $78,208 | $37.47 | $2,997.60 |
| Step 5 | $80,577 | $38.61 | $3,088.80 |
| Step 6 | $82,946 | $39.74 | $3,179.20 |
| Step 7 | $85,316 | $40.88 | $3,270.40 |
| Step 8 | $87,685 | $42.01 | $3,360.80 |
| Step 9 | $90,055 | $43.15 | $3,452.00 |
| Step 10 | $92,424 | $44.29 | $3,543.20 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,577 |
| Per month | $6,715 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,088.80 |
| Hourly | $38.61 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Phoenix-Mesa GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-11 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-10 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $71,099 at the first step to $92,424 at the top step, with $80,577 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Phoenix-Mesa locality percentage of 22.45%, 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 Phoenix-Mesa rate remained 22.45%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Phoenix-Mesa are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PX · effective January 11, 2026 · Phoenix-Mesa, AZ, 22.45% 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.