GS-10 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)

$78,491
A GS-10 Step 5 in Tucson-Nogales earns $78,491 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-10 in Tucson-Nogales ranges $69,259–$90,031.
Tucson-Nogales locality pay: 19.28% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$69,259$33.19$2,655.20
Step 2$71,567$34.29$2,743.20
Step 3$73,875$35.40$2,832.00
Step 4$76,183$36.50$2,920.00
Step 5$78,491$37.61$3,008.80
Step 6$80,799$38.72$3,097.60
Step 7$83,107$39.82$3,185.60
Step 8$85,415$40.93$3,274.40
Step 9$87,723$42.03$3,362.40
Step 10$90,031$43.14$3,451.20

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$78,491/yr
Base pay (before locality)$65,804
Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality19.28%
Adjusted annual$78,491
Per month$6,541
Bi-weekly$3,008.80
Hourly$37.61

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-10 make in Tucson-Nogales?

For 2026, GS-10 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $69,259 at the first step to $90,031 at the top step, with $78,491 near the middle.

How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?

The GS-10 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-10 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.