GS-5 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,420 | $21.76 | $1,740.80 |
| Step 2 | $46,934 | $22.49 | $1,799.20 |
| Step 3 | $48,448 | $23.21 | $1,856.80 |
| Step 4 | $49,962 | $23.94 | $1,915.20 |
| Step 5 | $51,476 | $24.67 | $1,973.60 |
| Step 6 | $52,990 | $25.39 | $2,031.20 |
| Step 7 | $54,504 | $26.12 | $2,089.60 |
| Step 8 | $56,018 | $26.84 | $2,147.20 |
| Step 9 | $57,532 | $27.57 | $2,205.60 |
| Step 10 | $59,046 | $28.29 | $2,263.20 |
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 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,476 |
| Per month | $4,290 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,973.60 |
| Hourly | $24.67 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-6 in Denver-Aurora
- 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 Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-5 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $45,420 at the first step to $59,046 at the top step, with $51,476 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.