GS-7 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,783 | $25.29 | $2,023.20 |
| Step 2 | $54,543 | $26.13 | $2,090.40 |
| Step 3 | $56,303 | $26.98 | $2,158.40 |
| Step 4 | $58,062 | $27.82 | $2,225.60 |
| Step 5 | $59,822 | $28.66 | $2,292.80 |
| Step 6 | $61,581 | $29.51 | $2,360.80 |
| Step 7 | $63,341 | $30.35 | $2,428.00 |
| Step 8 | $65,101 | $31.19 | $2,495.20 |
| Step 9 | $66,860 | $32.04 | $2,563.20 |
| Step 10 | $68,620 | $32.88 | $2,630.40 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,822 |
| Per month | $4,985 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,292.80 |
| Hourly | $28.66 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-8 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-7 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $52,783 at the first step to $68,620 at the top step, with $59,822 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.