GS-4 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,100 | $17.78 | $1,422.40 |
| Step 2 | $38,337 | $18.37 | $1,469.60 |
| Step 3 | $39,574 | $18.96 | $1,516.80 |
| Step 4 | $40,810 | $19.55 | $1,564.00 |
| Step 5 | $42,047 | $20.15 | $1,612.00 |
| Step 6 | $43,284 | $20.74 | $1,659.20 |
| Step 7 | $44,521 | $21.33 | $1,706.40 |
| Step 8 | $45,758 | $21.93 | $1,754.40 |
| Step 9 | $46,995 | $22.52 | $1,801.60 |
| Step 10 | $48,232 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,047 |
| Per month | $3,504 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,612.00 |
| Hourly | $20.15 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-5 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-4 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $37,100 at the first step to $48,232 at the top step, with $42,047 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.