GS-13 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $108,455 | $51.97 | $4,157.60 |
| Step 2 | $112,071 | $53.70 | $4,296.00 |
| Step 3 | $115,686 | $55.43 | $4,434.40 |
| Step 4 | $119,301 | $57.16 | $4,572.80 |
| Step 5 | $122,917 | $58.90 | $4,712.00 |
| Step 6 | $126,532 | $60.63 | $4,850.40 |
| Step 7 | $130,148 | $62.36 | $4,988.80 |
| Step 8 | $133,763 | $64.09 | $5,127.20 |
| Step 9 | $137,378 | $65.83 | $5,266.40 |
| Step 10 | $140,994 | $67.56 | $5,404.80 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $122,917 |
| Per month | $10,243 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,712.00 |
| Hourly | $58.90 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-14 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-13 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $108,455 at the first step to $140,994 at the top step, with $122,917 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.