GS-1 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,477 | $14.12 | $1,129.60 |
| Step 2 | $30,465 | $14.60 | $1,168.00 |
| Step 3 | $31,445 | $15.07 | $1,205.60 |
| Step 4 | $32,421 | $15.53 | $1,242.40 |
| Step 5 | $33,399 | $16.00 | $1,280.00 |
| Step 6 | $33,972 | $16.28 | $1,302.40 |
| Step 7 | $34,942 | $16.74 | $1,339.20 |
| Step 8 | $35,918 | $17.21 | $1,376.80 |
| Step 9 | $35,958 | $17.23 | $1,378.40 |
| Step 10 | $36,869 | $17.67 | $1,413.60 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,399 |
| Per month | $2,783 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,280.00 |
| Hourly | $16.00 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-1 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $29,477 at the first step to $36,869 at the top step, with $33,399 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.