GS-10 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Tucson-Nogales locality pay area for 2026. The Tucson-Nogales area adds 19.28% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,259 | $33.19 | $2,655.20 |
| Step 2 | $71,567 | $34.29 | $2,743.20 |
| Step 3 | $73,875 | $35.40 | $2,832.00 |
| Step 4 | $76,183 | $36.50 | $2,920.00 |
| Step 5 | $78,491 | $37.61 | $3,008.80 |
| Step 6 | $80,799 | $38.72 | $3,097.60 |
| Step 7 | $83,107 | $39.82 | $3,185.60 |
| Step 8 | $85,415 | $40.93 | $3,274.40 |
| Step 9 | $87,723 | $42.03 | $3,362.40 |
| Step 10 | $90,031 | $43.14 | $3,451.20 |
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 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $78,491 |
| Per month | $6,541 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,008.80 |
| Hourly | $37.61 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Tucson-Nogales GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-11 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-10 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $69,259 at the first step to $90,031 at the top step, with $78,491 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Tucson-Nogales locality percentage of 19.28%, 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 Tucson-Nogales rate remained 19.28%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Tucson-Nogales are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-TU · effective January 11, 2026 · Tucson-Nogales, AZ, 19.28% 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.