GS-8 Pay — Phoenix-Mesa (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,455 | $28.01 | $2,240.80 |
| Step 2 | $60,403 | $28.94 | $2,315.20 |
| Step 3 | $62,352 | $29.88 | $2,390.40 |
| Step 4 | $64,300 | $30.81 | $2,464.80 |
| Step 5 | $66,248 | $31.74 | $2,539.20 |
| Step 6 | $68,196 | $32.68 | $2,614.40 |
| Step 7 | $70,144 | $33.61 | $2,688.80 |
| Step 8 | $72,092 | $34.54 | $2,763.20 |
| Step 9 | $74,041 | $35.48 | $2,838.40 |
| Step 10 | $75,989 | $36.41 | $2,912.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Phoenix-Mesa, AZ locality | 22.45% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,248 |
| Per month | $5,521 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,539.20 |
| Hourly | $31.74 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-9 in Phoenix-Mesa
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Phoenix-Mesa?
For 2026, GS-8 in Phoenix-Mesa ranges from $58,455 at the first step to $75,989 at the top step, with $66,248 near the middle.
How is Phoenix-Mesa locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.