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$47,457 GS-7 Step 1 in Tucson (2023)
$61,694 GS-7 Step 10 in Tucson (2023)
+$7,375 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-7 pay table for Tucson

Each step below already includes the 18.40% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,457 $1,825.27 $22.74 +$7,375
Step 2 $49,039 $1,886.12 $23.50 +$7,621
Step 3 $50,621 $1,946.96 $24.26 +$7,867
Step 4 $52,203 $2,007.81 $25.01 +$8,113
Step 5 $53,784 $2,068.62 $25.77 +$8,358
Step 6 $55,366 $2,129.46 $26.53 +$8,604
Step 7 $56,948 $2,190.31 $27.29 +$8,850
Step 8 $58,530 $2,251.15 $28.05 +$9,096
Step 9 $60,112 $2,312.00 $28.80 +$9,342
Step 10 $61,694 $2,372.85 $29.56 +$9,588

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Tucson pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $40,082
  • Tucson GS-7 Step 1 $47,457
  • Locality add-on +$7,375
  • Adjustment percent 18.40%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $52,106
  • Tucson GS-7 Step 10 $61,694

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-7 in Tucson: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2023, the Tucson pay area adds a 18.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Tucson

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Tucson earns roughly $1,825 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,373. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-7 Tucson page.

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GS-7 in Tucson questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in Tucson?
    In 2023, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Tucson earns $47,457 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,694. This is 18.40% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 in Tucson?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Tucson in 2023, it is 18.40%. On a GS-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,375 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Tucson?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Tucson earns roughly $1,825 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.