GS-7 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,417 | $24.64 | $1,971.20 |
| Step 2 | $53,131 | $25.46 | $2,036.80 |
| Step 3 | $54,845 | $26.28 | $2,102.40 |
| Step 4 | $56,559 | $27.10 | $2,168.00 |
| Step 5 | $58,273 | $27.92 | $2,233.60 |
| Step 6 | $59,987 | $28.74 | $2,299.20 |
| Step 7 | $61,701 | $29.56 | $2,364.80 |
| Step 8 | $63,415 | $30.39 | $2,431.20 |
| Step 9 | $65,129 | $31.21 | $2,496.80 |
| Step 10 | $66,843 | $32.03 | $2,562.40 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,273 |
| Per month | $4,856 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,233.60 |
| Hourly | $27.92 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-8 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-7 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $51,417 at the first step to $66,843 at the top step, with $58,273 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.