GS-8 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $57,357 | $27.48 | $2,198.40 |
| Step 2 | $59,269 | $28.40 | $2,272.00 |
| Step 3 | $61,180 | $29.31 | $2,344.80 |
| Step 4 | $63,092 | $30.23 | $2,418.40 |
| Step 5 | $65,004 | $31.15 | $2,492.00 |
| Step 6 | $66,915 | $32.06 | $2,564.80 |
| Step 7 | $68,827 | $32.98 | $2,638.40 |
| Step 8 | $70,738 | $33.89 | $2,711.20 |
| Step 9 | $72,650 | $34.81 | $2,784.80 |
| Step 10 | $74,561 | $35.73 | $2,858.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $54,102 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,004 |
| Per month | $5,417 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,492.00 |
| Hourly | $31.15 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Colorado Springs
- GS-9 in Colorado Springs
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-8 in Colorado Springs ranges from $57,357 at the first step to $74,561 at the top step, with $65,004 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.