GS-5 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,811 | $20.03 | $1,602.40 |
| Step 2 | $43,205 | $20.70 | $1,656.00 |
| Step 3 | $44,598 | $21.37 | $1,709.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,992 | $22.04 | $1,763.20 |
| Step 5 | $47,386 | $22.71 | $1,816.80 |
| Step 6 | $48,780 | $23.37 | $1,869.60 |
| Step 7 | $50,173 | $24.04 | $1,923.20 |
| Step 8 | $51,567 | $24.71 | $1,976.80 |
| Step 9 | $52,961 | $25.38 | $2,030.40 |
| Step 10 | $54,355 | $26.04 | $2,083.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $47,386 |
| Per month | $3,949 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,816.80 |
| Hourly | $22.71 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Colorado Springs
- GS-6 in Colorado Springs
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-5 in Colorado Springs ranges from $41,811 at the first step to $54,355 at the top step, with $47,386 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.