GS-5 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,508 | $19.89 | $1,591.20 |
| Step 2 | $42,892 | $20.55 | $1,644.00 |
| Step 3 | $44,276 | $21.22 | $1,697.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,659 | $21.88 | $1,750.40 |
| Step 5 | $47,043 | $22.54 | $1,803.20 |
| Step 6 | $48,426 | $23.20 | $1,856.00 |
| Step 7 | $49,810 | $23.87 | $1,909.60 |
| Step 8 | $51,194 | $24.53 | $1,962.40 |
| Step 9 | $52,577 | $25.19 | $2,015.20 |
| Step 10 | $53,961 | $25.86 | $2,068.80 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,043 |
| Per month | $3,920 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,803.20 |
| Hourly | $22.54 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Tucson-Nogales GS scale
- GS-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-6 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-5 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $41,508 at the first step to $53,961 at the top step, with $47,043 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.