GS-13 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,338 | $53.35 | $4,268.00 |
| Step 2 | $115,049 | $55.13 | $4,410.40 |
| Step 3 | $118,761 | $56.91 | $4,552.80 |
| Step 4 | $122,472 | $58.68 | $4,694.40 |
| Step 5 | $126,184 | $60.46 | $4,836.80 |
| Step 6 | $129,895 | $62.24 | $4,979.20 |
| Step 7 | $133,606 | $64.02 | $5,121.60 |
| Step 8 | $137,318 | $65.80 | $5,264.00 |
| Step 9 | $141,029 | $67.57 | $5,405.60 |
| Step 10 | $144,741 | $69.35 | $5,548.00 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $126,184 |
| Per month | $10,515 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,836.80 |
| Hourly | $60.46 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-14 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-13 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $111,338 at the first step to $144,741 at the top step, with $126,184 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.