GS-8 Pay — Tucson-Nogales (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,942 | $27.28 | $2,182.40 |
| Step 2 | $58,840 | $28.19 | $2,255.20 |
| Step 3 | $60,737 | $29.10 | $2,328.00 |
| Step 4 | $62,635 | $30.01 | $2,400.80 |
| Step 5 | $64,533 | $30.92 | $2,473.60 |
| Step 6 | $66,431 | $31.83 | $2,546.40 |
| Step 7 | $68,328 | $32.74 | $2,619.20 |
| Step 8 | $70,226 | $33.65 | $2,692.00 |
| Step 9 | $72,124 | $34.56 | $2,764.80 |
| Step 10 | $74,022 | $35.47 | $2,837.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Tucson-Nogales, AZ locality | 19.28% |
| Adjusted annual | $64,533 |
| Per month | $5,378 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,473.60 |
| Hourly | $30.92 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Tucson-Nogales
- GS-9 in Tucson-Nogales
- 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 Tucson-Nogales?
For 2026, GS-8 in Tucson-Nogales ranges from $56,942 at the first step to $74,022 at the top step, with $64,533 near the middle.
How is Tucson-Nogales locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.