GS-10 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $69,764 | $33.43 | $2,674.40 |
| Step 2 | $72,089 | $34.54 | $2,763.20 |
| Step 3 | $74,414 | $35.66 | $2,852.80 |
| Step 4 | $76,739 | $36.77 | $2,941.60 |
| Step 5 | $79,064 | $37.88 | $3,030.40 |
| Step 6 | $81,388 | $39.00 | $3,120.00 |
| Step 7 | $83,713 | $40.11 | $3,208.80 |
| Step 8 | $86,038 | $41.23 | $3,298.40 |
| Step 9 | $88,363 | $42.34 | $3,387.20 |
| Step 10 | $90,688 | $43.45 | $3,476.00 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $79,064 |
| Per month | $6,589 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,030.40 |
| Hourly | $37.88 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Colorado Springs
- GS-11 in Colorado Springs
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-10 in Colorado Springs ranges from $69,764 at the first step to $90,688 at the top step, with $79,064 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.