GS-12 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,629 | $44.86 | $3,588.80 |
| Step 2 | $96,750 | $46.36 | $3,708.80 |
| Step 3 | $99,871 | $47.85 | $3,828.00 |
| Step 4 | $102,993 | $49.35 | $3,948.00 |
| Step 5 | $106,114 | $50.85 | $4,068.00 |
| Step 6 | $109,235 | $52.34 | $4,187.20 |
| Step 7 | $112,356 | $53.84 | $4,307.20 |
| Step 8 | $115,478 | $55.33 | $4,426.40 |
| Step 9 | $118,599 | $56.83 | $4,546.40 |
| Step 10 | $121,720 | $58.32 | $4,665.60 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $106,114 |
| Per month | $8,843 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,068.00 |
| Hourly | $50.85 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-13 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-12 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $93,629 at the first step to $121,720 at the top step, with $106,114 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.