GS-8 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,308 | $29.86 | $2,388.80 |
| Step 2 | $64,384 | $30.85 | $2,468.00 |
| Step 3 | $66,461 | $31.85 | $2,548.00 |
| Step 4 | $68,537 | $32.84 | $2,627.20 |
| Step 5 | $70,614 | $33.84 | $2,707.20 |
| Step 6 | $72,691 | $34.83 | $2,786.40 |
| Step 7 | $74,767 | $35.83 | $2,866.40 |
| Step 8 | $76,844 | $36.82 | $2,945.60 |
| Step 9 | $78,920 | $37.82 | $3,025.60 |
| Step 10 | $80,997 | $38.81 | $3,104.80 |
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 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,614 |
| Per month | $5,885 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,707.20 |
| Hourly | $33.84 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-9 in Denver-Aurora
- 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 Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-8 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $62,308 at the first step to $80,997 at the top step, with $70,614 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.