GS-11 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,650 | $36.73 | $2,938.40 |
| Step 2 | $79,205 | $37.95 | $3,036.00 |
| Step 3 | $81,761 | $39.18 | $3,134.40 |
| Step 4 | $84,316 | $40.40 | $3,232.00 |
| Step 5 | $86,872 | $41.63 | $3,330.40 |
| Step 6 | $89,428 | $42.85 | $3,428.00 |
| Step 7 | $91,983 | $44.07 | $3,525.60 |
| Step 8 | $94,539 | $45.30 | $3,624.00 |
| Step 9 | $97,094 | $46.52 | $3,721.60 |
| Step 10 | $99,650 | $47.75 | $3,820.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Check another grade, step or locality
| Base pay (before locality) | $72,303 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $86,872 |
| Per month | $7,239 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,330.40 |
| Hourly | $41.63 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Colorado Springs
- GS-12 in Colorado Springs
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-11 in Colorado Springs ranges from $76,650 at the first step to $99,650 at the top step, with $86,872 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.