GS-3 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,050 | $15.84 | $1,267.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,152 | $16.36 | $1,308.80 |
| Step 3 | $35,254 | $16.89 | $1,351.20 |
| Step 4 | $36,357 | $17.42 | $1,393.60 |
| Step 5 | $37,459 | $17.95 | $1,436.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,561 | $18.48 | $1,478.40 |
| Step 7 | $39,663 | $19.00 | $1,520.00 |
| Step 8 | $40,765 | $19.53 | $1,562.40 |
| Step 9 | $41,867 | $20.06 | $1,604.80 |
| Step 10 | $42,969 | $20.59 | $1,647.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,459 |
| Per month | $3,122 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,436.00 |
| Hourly | $17.95 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-4 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-3 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $33,050 at the first step to $42,969 at the top step, with $37,459 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.