GS-13 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $109,246 | $52.35 | $4,188.00 |
| Step 2 | $112,888 | $54.09 | $4,327.20 |
| Step 3 | $116,530 | $55.84 | $4,467.20 |
| Step 4 | $120,172 | $57.58 | $4,606.40 |
| Step 5 | $123,813 | $59.33 | $4,746.40 |
| Step 6 | $127,455 | $61.07 | $4,885.60 |
| Step 7 | $131,097 | $62.82 | $5,025.60 |
| Step 8 | $134,739 | $64.56 | $5,164.80 |
| Step 9 | $138,380 | $66.31 | $5,304.80 |
| Step 10 | $142,022 | $68.05 | $5,444.00 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $123,813 |
| Per month | $10,318 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,746.40 |
| Hourly | $59.33 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Colorado Springs
- GS-14 in Colorado Springs
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-13 in Colorado Springs ranges from $109,246 at the first step to $142,022 at the top step, with $123,813 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.