GS-6 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,500 | $22.76 | $1,820.80 |
| Step 2 | $49,083 | $23.52 | $1,881.60 |
| Step 3 | $50,666 | $24.28 | $1,942.40 |
| Step 4 | $52,249 | $25.04 | $2,003.20 |
| Step 5 | $53,833 | $25.79 | $2,063.20 |
| Step 6 | $55,416 | $26.55 | $2,124.00 |
| Step 7 | $56,999 | $27.31 | $2,184.80 |
| Step 8 | $58,583 | $28.07 | $2,245.60 |
| Step 9 | $60,166 | $28.83 | $2,306.40 |
| Step 10 | $61,749 | $29.59 | $2,367.20 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,833 |
| Per month | $4,486 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,063.20 |
| Hourly | $25.79 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-7 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-6 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $47,500 at the first step to $61,749 at the top step, with $53,833 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.