GS-9 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,564 | $30.94 | $2,475.20 |
| Step 2 | $66,717 | $31.97 | $2,557.60 |
| Step 3 | $68,870 | $33.00 | $2,640.00 |
| Step 4 | $71,022 | $34.03 | $2,722.40 |
| Step 5 | $73,175 | $35.06 | $2,804.80 |
| Step 6 | $75,328 | $36.09 | $2,887.20 |
| Step 7 | $77,480 | $37.13 | $2,970.40 |
| Step 8 | $79,633 | $38.16 | $3,052.80 |
| Step 9 | $81,786 | $39.19 | $3,135.20 |
| Step 10 | $83,938 | $40.22 | $3,217.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,175 |
| Per month | $6,098 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,804.80 |
| Hourly | $35.06 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-10 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-9 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $64,564 at the first step to $83,938 at the top step, with $73,175 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.