GS-5 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,611 | $20.42 | $1,633.60 |
| Step 2 | $44,032 | $21.10 | $1,688.00 |
| Step 3 | $45,452 | $21.78 | $1,742.40 |
| Step 4 | $46,873 | $22.46 | $1,796.80 |
| Step 5 | $48,293 | $23.14 | $1,851.20 |
| Step 6 | $49,713 | $23.82 | $1,905.60 |
| Step 7 | $51,134 | $24.50 | $1,960.00 |
| Step 8 | $52,554 | $25.18 | $2,014.40 |
| Step 9 | $53,975 | $25.86 | $2,068.80 |
| Step 10 | $55,395 | $26.54 | $2,123.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,293 |
| Per month | $4,024 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,851.20 |
| Hourly | $23.14 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-6 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-5 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $42,611 at the first step to $55,395 at the top step, with $48,293 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.