GS-12 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,205 | $43.70 | $3,496.00 |
| Step 2 | $94,246 | $45.16 | $3,612.80 |
| Step 3 | $97,286 | $46.62 | $3,729.60 |
| Step 4 | $100,326 | $48.07 | $3,845.60 |
| Step 5 | $103,367 | $49.53 | $3,962.40 |
| Step 6 | $106,407 | $50.99 | $4,079.20 |
| Step 7 | $109,448 | $52.44 | $4,195.20 |
| Step 8 | $112,488 | $53.90 | $4,312.00 |
| Step 9 | $115,529 | $55.36 | $4,428.80 |
| Step 10 | $118,569 | $56.81 | $4,544.80 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $103,367 |
| Per month | $8,614 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,962.40 |
| Hourly | $49.53 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-13 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-12 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $91,205 at the first step to $118,569 at the top step, with $103,367 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.