GS-4 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)

$42,354
A GS-4 Step 5 in Colorado Springs earns $42,354 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-4 in Colorado Springs ranges $37,370–$48,584.
Colorado Springs locality pay: 20.15% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$37,370$17.91$1,432.80
Step 2$38,616$18.50$1,480.00
Step 3$39,862$19.10$1,528.00
Step 4$41,108$19.70$1,576.00
Step 5$42,354$20.29$1,623.20
Step 6$43,600$20.89$1,671.20
Step 7$44,846$21.49$1,719.20
Step 8$46,092$22.09$1,767.20
Step 9$47,338$22.68$1,814.40
Step 10$48,584$23.28$1,862.40

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$42,354/yr
Base pay (before locality)$35,251
Colorado Springs, CO locality20.15%
Adjusted annual$42,354
Per month$3,530
Bi-weekly$1,623.20
Hourly$20.29

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-4 make in Colorado Springs?

For 2026, GS-4 in Colorado Springs ranges from $37,370 at the first step to $48,584 at the top step, with $42,354 near the middle.

How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?

The GS-4 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-4 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.