GS-13 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $118,675 | $56.86 | $4,548.80 |
| Step 2 | $122,631 | $58.76 | $4,700.80 |
| Step 3 | $126,587 | $60.66 | $4,852.80 |
| Step 4 | $130,543 | $62.55 | $5,004.00 |
| Step 5 | $134,500 | $64.45 | $5,156.00 |
| Step 6 | $138,456 | $66.34 | $5,307.20 |
| Step 7 | $142,412 | $68.24 | $5,459.20 |
| Step 8 | $146,368 | $70.13 | $5,610.40 |
| Step 9 | $150,324 | $72.03 | $5,762.40 |
| Step 10 | $154,280 | $73.92 | $5,913.60 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $134,500 |
| Per month | $11,208 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,156.00 |
| Hourly | $64.45 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-14 in Denver-Aurora
- 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 Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-13 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $118,675 at the first step to $154,280 at the top step, with $134,500 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.