GS-14 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,568 | $63.04 | $5,043.20 |
| Step 2 | $135,954 | $65.14 | $5,211.20 |
| Step 3 | $140,340 | $67.24 | $5,379.20 |
| Step 4 | $144,726 | $69.35 | $5,548.00 |
| Step 5 | $149,112 | $71.45 | $5,716.00 |
| Step 6 | $153,498 | $73.55 | $5,884.00 |
| Step 7 | $157,885 | $75.65 | $6,052.00 |
| Step 8 | $162,271 | $77.75 | $6,220.00 |
| Step 9 | $166,657 | $79.85 | $6,388.00 |
| Step 10 | $171,043 | $81.96 | $6,556.80 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $149,112 |
| Per month | $12,426 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,716.00 |
| Hourly | $71.45 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-15 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-14 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $131,568 at the first step to $171,043 at the top step, with $149,112 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.