GS-15 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,757 | $74.15 | $5,932.00 |
| Step 2 | $159,916 | $76.62 | $6,129.60 |
| Step 3 | $165,075 | $79.10 | $6,328.00 |
| Step 4 | $170,234 | $81.57 | $6,525.60 |
| Step 5 | $175,392 | $84.04 | $6,723.20 |
| Step 6 | $180,551 | $86.51 | $6,920.80 |
| Step 7 | $185,710 | $88.98 | $7,118.40 |
| Step 8 | $190,869 | $91.46 | $7,316.80 |
| Step 9 | $196,028 | $93.93 | $7,514.40 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $175,392 |
| Per month | $14,616 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,723.20 |
| Hourly | $84.04 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-15 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $154,757 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $175,392 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.