GS-1 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Colorado Springs locality pay area for 2026. The Colorado Springs area adds 20.15% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,135 | $13.00 | $1,040.00 |
| Step 2 | $28,044 | $13.44 | $1,075.20 |
| Step 3 | $28,947 | $13.87 | $1,109.60 |
| Step 4 | $29,845 | $14.30 | $1,144.00 |
| Step 5 | $30,745 | $14.73 | $1,178.40 |
| Step 6 | $31,273 | $14.98 | $1,198.40 |
| Step 7 | $32,165 | $15.41 | $1,232.80 |
| Step 8 | $33,064 | $15.84 | $1,267.20 |
| Step 9 | $33,101 | $15.86 | $1,268.80 |
| Step 10 | $33,940 | $16.26 | $1,300.80 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,745 |
| Per month | $2,562 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,178.40 |
| Hourly | $14.73 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Colorado Springs GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Colorado Springs
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-1 in Colorado Springs ranges from $27,135 at the first step to $33,940 at the top step, with $30,745 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Colorado Springs locality percentage of 20.15%, 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 Colorado Springs rate remained 20.15%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Colorado Springs are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-CS · effective January 11, 2026 · Colorado Springs, CO, 20.15% 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.