GS-11 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $78,117 | $37.43 | $2,994.40 |
| Step 2 | $80,721 | $38.68 | $3,094.40 |
| Step 3 | $83,326 | $39.93 | $3,194.40 |
| Step 4 | $85,931 | $41.17 | $3,293.60 |
| Step 5 | $88,535 | $42.42 | $3,393.60 |
| Step 6 | $91,140 | $43.67 | $3,493.60 |
| Step 7 | $93,744 | $44.92 | $3,593.60 |
| Step 8 | $96,349 | $46.17 | $3,693.60 |
| Step 9 | $98,953 | $47.41 | $3,792.80 |
| Step 10 | $101,558 | $48.66 | $3,892.80 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,535 |
| Per month | $7,378 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,393.60 |
| Hourly | $42.42 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-12 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-11 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $78,117 at the first step to $101,558 at the top step, with $88,535 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.