GS-1 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,654 | $13.25 | $1,060.00 |
| Step 2 | $28,581 | $13.69 | $1,095.20 |
| Step 3 | $29,501 | $14.14 | $1,131.20 |
| Step 4 | $30,417 | $14.57 | $1,165.60 |
| Step 5 | $31,334 | $15.01 | $1,200.80 |
| Step 6 | $31,871 | $15.27 | $1,221.60 |
| Step 7 | $32,781 | $15.71 | $1,256.80 |
| Step 8 | $33,697 | $16.15 | $1,292.00 |
| Step 9 | $33,735 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 10 | $34,590 | $16.57 | $1,325.60 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,334 |
| Per month | $2,611 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,200.80 |
| Hourly | $15.01 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-1 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $27,654 at the first step to $34,590 at the top step, with $31,334 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.