GS-10 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-10 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-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,785 | $36.31 | $2,904.80 |
| Step 2 | $78,311 | $37.52 | $3,001.60 |
| Step 3 | $80,836 | $38.73 | $3,098.40 |
| Step 4 | $83,362 | $39.94 | $3,195.20 |
| Step 5 | $85,887 | $41.15 | $3,292.00 |
| Step 6 | $88,413 | $42.36 | $3,388.80 |
| Step 7 | $90,939 | $43.57 | $3,485.60 |
| Step 8 | $93,464 | $44.78 | $3,582.40 |
| Step 9 | $95,990 | $45.99 | $3,679.20 |
| Step 10 | $98,515 | $47.20 | $3,776.00 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,887 |
| Per month | $7,157 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,292.00 |
| Hourly | $41.15 |
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-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-11 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-10 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $75,785 at the first step to $98,515 at the top step, with $85,887 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 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-10 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.