GS-12 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Denver-Aurora locality pay area for 2026. The Denver-Aurora area adds 30.52% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $99,800 | $47.82 | $3,825.60 |
| Step 2 | $103,126 | $49.41 | $3,952.80 |
| Step 3 | $106,453 | $51.01 | $4,080.80 |
| Step 4 | $109,780 | $52.60 | $4,208.00 |
| Step 5 | $113,107 | $54.20 | $4,336.00 |
| Step 6 | $116,434 | $55.79 | $4,463.20 |
| Step 7 | $119,761 | $57.38 | $4,590.40 |
| Step 8 | $123,088 | $58.98 | $4,718.40 |
| Step 9 | $126,415 | $60.57 | $4,845.60 |
| Step 10 | $129,742 | $62.17 | $4,973.60 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $113,107 |
| Per month | $9,426 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,336.00 |
| Hourly | $54.20 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Denver-Aurora GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-13 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-12 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $99,800 at the first step to $129,742 at the top step, with $113,107 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Denver-Aurora locality percentage of 30.52%, 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 Denver-Aurora rate remained 30.52%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Denver-Aurora are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DEN · effective January 11, 2026 · Denver-Aurora, CO, 30.52% 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.