GS-11 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,095 | $36.46 | $2,916.80 |
| Step 2 | $78,632 | $37.68 | $3,014.40 |
| Step 3 | $81,169 | $38.89 | $3,111.20 |
| Step 4 | $83,706 | $40.11 | $3,208.80 |
| Step 5 | $86,243 | $41.32 | $3,305.60 |
| Step 6 | $88,780 | $42.54 | $3,403.20 |
| Step 7 | $91,317 | $43.76 | $3,500.80 |
| Step 8 | $93,854 | $44.97 | $3,597.60 |
| Step 9 | $96,391 | $46.19 | $3,695.20 |
| Step 10 | $98,928 | $47.40 | $3,792.00 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $86,243 |
| Per month | $7,187 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,305.60 |
| Hourly | $41.32 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-12 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-11 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $76,095 at the first step to $98,928 at the top step, with $86,243 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.