GS-14 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)

$146,311
A GS-14 Step 5 in Colorado Springs earns $146,311 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Colorado Springs ranges $129,096–$167,830.
Colorado Springs locality pay: 20.15% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$129,096$61.86$4,948.80
Step 2$133,400$63.92$5,113.60
Step 3$137,704$65.98$5,278.40
Step 4$142,008$68.04$5,443.20
Step 5$146,311$70.11$5,608.80
Step 6$150,615$72.17$5,773.60
Step 7$154,919$74.23$5,938.40
Step 8$159,223$76.29$6,103.20
Step 9$163,527$78.36$6,268.80
Step 10$167,830$80.42$6,433.60

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$146,311/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Colorado Springs, CO locality20.15%
Adjusted annual$146,311
Per month$12,193
Bi-weekly$5,608.80
Hourly$70.11

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-14 make in Colorado Springs?

For 2026, GS-14 in Colorado Springs ranges from $129,096 at the first step to $167,830 at the top step, with $146,311 near the middle.

How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?

The GS-14 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-14 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.