GS-4 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,086 | $18.25 | $1,460.00 |
| Step 2 | $39,355 | $18.86 | $1,508.80 |
| Step 3 | $40,625 | $19.47 | $1,557.60 |
| Step 4 | $41,895 | $20.07 | $1,605.60 |
| Step 5 | $43,165 | $20.68 | $1,654.40 |
| Step 6 | $44,435 | $21.29 | $1,703.20 |
| Step 7 | $45,704 | $21.90 | $1,752.00 |
| Step 8 | $46,974 | $22.51 | $1,800.80 |
| Step 9 | $48,244 | $23.12 | $1,849.60 |
| Step 10 | $49,514 | $23.72 | $1,897.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,165 |
| Per month | $3,597 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,654.40 |
| Hourly | $20.68 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-5 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-4 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $38,086 at the first step to $49,514 at the top step, with $43,165 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.