GS-15 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $150,751 | $72.23 | $5,778.40 |
| Step 2 | $155,776 | $74.64 | $5,971.20 |
| Step 3 | $160,801 | $77.05 | $6,164.00 |
| Step 4 | $165,827 | $79.46 | $6,356.80 |
| Step 5 | $170,852 | $81.86 | $6,548.80 |
| Step 6 | $175,877 | $84.27 | $6,741.60 |
| Step 7 | $180,902 | $86.68 | $6,934.40 |
| Step 8 | $185,928 | $89.09 | $7,127.20 |
| Step 9 | $190,953 | $91.50 | $7,320.00 |
| Step 10 | $195,978 | $93.90 | $7,512.00 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $170,852 |
| Per month | $14,238 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,548.80 |
| Hourly | $81.86 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-15 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $150,751 at the first step to $195,978 at the top step, with $170,852 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.