GS-9 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,893 | $30.14 | $2,411.20 |
| Step 2 | $64,990 | $31.14 | $2,491.20 |
| Step 3 | $67,087 | $32.15 | $2,572.00 |
| Step 4 | $69,184 | $33.15 | $2,652.00 |
| Step 5 | $71,281 | $34.15 | $2,732.00 |
| Step 6 | $73,377 | $35.16 | $2,812.80 |
| Step 7 | $75,474 | $36.16 | $2,892.80 |
| Step 8 | $77,571 | $37.17 | $2,973.60 |
| Step 9 | $79,668 | $38.17 | $3,053.60 |
| Step 10 | $81,765 | $39.18 | $3,134.40 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,281 |
| Per month | $5,940 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,732.00 |
| Hourly | $34.15 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-10 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-9 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $62,893 at the first step to $81,765 at the top step, with $71,281 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.