GS-2 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,094 | $14.90 | $1,192.00 |
| Step 2 | $31,833 | $15.25 | $1,220.00 |
| Step 3 | $32,864 | $15.75 | $1,260.00 |
| Step 4 | $33,735 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 5 | $34,112 | $16.34 | $1,307.20 |
| Step 6 | $35,115 | $16.83 | $1,346.40 |
| Step 7 | $36,118 | $17.31 | $1,384.80 |
| Step 8 | $37,121 | $17.79 | $1,423.20 |
| Step 9 | $38,124 | $18.27 | $1,461.60 |
| Step 10 | $39,126 | $18.75 | $1,500.00 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,112 |
| Per month | $2,843 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,307.20 |
| Hourly | $16.34 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-3 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-2 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $31,094 at the first step to $39,126 at the top step, with $34,112 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.