GS-12 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,870 | $44.02 | $3,521.60 |
| Step 2 | $94,933 | $45.49 | $3,639.20 |
| Step 3 | $97,996 | $46.96 | $3,756.80 |
| Step 4 | $101,058 | $48.42 | $3,873.60 |
| Step 5 | $104,121 | $49.89 | $3,991.20 |
| Step 6 | $107,183 | $51.36 | $4,108.80 |
| Step 7 | $110,246 | $52.83 | $4,226.40 |
| Step 8 | $113,309 | $54.29 | $4,343.20 |
| Step 9 | $116,371 | $55.76 | $4,460.80 |
| Step 10 | $119,434 | $57.23 | $4,578.40 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $104,121 |
| Per month | $8,677 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,991.20 |
| Hourly | $49.89 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Colorado Springs
- GS-13 in Colorado Springs
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-12 in Colorado Springs ranges from $91,870 at the first step to $119,434 at the top step, with $104,121 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.