GS-9 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $63,351 | $30.36 | $2,428.80 |
| Step 2 | $65,464 | $31.37 | $2,509.60 |
| Step 3 | $67,576 | $32.38 | $2,590.40 |
| Step 4 | $69,688 | $33.39 | $2,671.20 |
| Step 5 | $71,800 | $34.40 | $2,752.00 |
| Step 6 | $73,913 | $35.42 | $2,833.60 |
| Step 7 | $76,025 | $36.43 | $2,914.40 |
| Step 8 | $78,137 | $37.44 | $2,995.20 |
| Step 9 | $80,249 | $38.45 | $3,076.00 |
| Step 10 | $82,362 | $39.46 | $3,156.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $71,800 |
| Per month | $5,983 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,752.00 |
| Hourly | $34.40 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Colorado Springs
- GS-10 in Colorado Springs
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-9 in Colorado Springs ranges from $63,351 at the first step to $82,362 at the top step, with $71,800 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.