GS-2 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,289 | $14.51 | $1,160.80 |
| Step 2 | $31,009 | $14.86 | $1,188.80 |
| Step 3 | $32,014 | $15.34 | $1,227.20 |
| Step 4 | $32,862 | $15.75 | $1,260.00 |
| Step 5 | $33,229 | $15.92 | $1,273.60 |
| Step 6 | $34,206 | $16.39 | $1,311.20 |
| Step 7 | $35,183 | $16.86 | $1,348.80 |
| Step 8 | $36,160 | $17.33 | $1,386.40 |
| Step 9 | $37,137 | $17.79 | $1,423.20 |
| Step 10 | $38,114 | $18.26 | $1,460.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,229 |
| Per month | $2,769 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,273.60 |
| Hourly | $15.92 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-3 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-2 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $30,289 at the first step to $38,114 at the top step, with $33,229 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.