GS-4 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,596 | $19.45 | $1,556.00 |
| Step 2 | $41,949 | $20.10 | $1,608.00 |
| Step 3 | $43,303 | $20.75 | $1,660.00 |
| Step 4 | $44,656 | $21.40 | $1,712.00 |
| Step 5 | $46,010 | $22.05 | $1,764.00 |
| Step 6 | $47,363 | $22.69 | $1,815.20 |
| Step 7 | $48,717 | $23.34 | $1,867.20 |
| Step 8 | $50,070 | $23.99 | $1,919.20 |
| Step 9 | $51,424 | $24.64 | $1,971.20 |
| Step 10 | $52,777 | $25.29 | $2,023.20 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,010 |
| Per month | $3,834 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,764.00 |
| Hourly | $22.05 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-5 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-4 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $40,596 at the first step to $52,777 at the top step, with $46,010 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.