GS-15 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $151,850 | $72.76 | $5,820.80 |
| Step 2 | $156,912 | $75.19 | $6,015.20 |
| Step 3 | $161,974 | $77.61 | $6,208.80 |
| Step 4 | $167,036 | $80.04 | $6,403.20 |
| Step 5 | $172,098 | $82.46 | $6,596.80 |
| Step 6 | $177,160 | $84.89 | $6,791.20 |
| Step 7 | $182,222 | $87.31 | $6,984.80 |
| Step 8 | $187,284 | $89.74 | $7,179.20 |
| Step 9 | $192,346 | $92.16 | $7,372.80 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $172,098 |
| Per month | $14,342 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,596.80 |
| Hourly | $82.46 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Colorado Springs
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-15 in Colorado Springs ranges from $151,850 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $172,098 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.