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$21,427 GS-1 Step 1 in TUCSON (2017)
$26,800 GS-1 Step 10 in TUCSON (2017)
+$2,901 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-1 pay table for TUCSON

Each step below already includes the 15.66% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $21,427 $824.12 $10.27 +$2,901
Step 2 $22,144 $851.69 $10.61 +$2,998
Step 3 $22,857 $879.12 $10.95 +$3,095
Step 4 $23,566 $906.38 $11.29 +$3,191
Step 5 $24,278 $933.77 $11.63 +$3,287
Step 6 $24,695 $949.81 $11.83 +$3,344
Step 7 $25,399 $976.88 $12.17 +$3,439
Step 8 $26,110 $1,004.23 $12.51 +$3,535
Step 9 $26,138 $1,005.31 $12.52 +$3,539
Step 10 $26,800 $1,030.77 $12.84 +$3,629
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more TUCSON pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $18,526
  • TUCSON GS-1 Step 1 $21,427
  • Locality add-on +$2,901
  • Adjustment percent 15.66%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $23,171
  • TUCSON GS-1 Step 10 $26,800

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-1 in TUCSON: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2017, the TUCSON pay area adds a 15.66% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in TUCSON

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $824 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,031. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 TUCSON page.

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GS-1 in TUCSON questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in TUCSON?
    In 2017, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns $21,427 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $26,800. This is 15.66% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in TUCSON?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For TUCSON in 2017, it is 15.66%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $2,901 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in TUCSON?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in TUCSON earns roughly $824 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.