GS-6 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,270 | $22.17 | $1,773.60 |
| Step 2 | $47,812 | $22.91 | $1,832.80 |
| Step 3 | $49,354 | $23.65 | $1,892.00 |
| Step 4 | $50,897 | $24.39 | $1,951.20 |
| Step 5 | $52,439 | $25.13 | $2,010.40 |
| Step 6 | $53,981 | $25.87 | $2,069.60 |
| Step 7 | $55,524 | $26.60 | $2,128.00 |
| Step 8 | $57,066 | $27.34 | $2,187.20 |
| Step 9 | $58,608 | $28.08 | $2,246.40 |
| Step 10 | $60,151 | $28.82 | $2,305.60 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,439 |
| Per month | $4,370 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,010.40 |
| Hourly | $25.13 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-7 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-6 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $46,270 at the first step to $60,151 at the top step, with $52,439 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.