GS-11 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $83,265 | $39.90 | $3,192.00 |
| Step 2 | $86,041 | $41.23 | $3,298.40 |
| Step 3 | $88,818 | $42.56 | $3,404.80 |
| Step 4 | $91,594 | $43.89 | $3,511.20 |
| Step 5 | $94,370 | $45.22 | $3,617.60 |
| Step 6 | $97,146 | $46.55 | $3,724.00 |
| Step 7 | $99,922 | $47.88 | $3,830.40 |
| Step 8 | $102,698 | $49.21 | $3,936.80 |
| Step 9 | $105,475 | $50.54 | $4,043.20 |
| Step 10 | $108,251 | $51.87 | $4,149.60 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $94,370 |
| Per month | $7,864 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,617.60 |
| Hourly | $45.22 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-12 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-11 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $83,265 at the first step to $108,251 at the top step, with $94,370 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.