GS-14 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $140,239 | $67.20 | $5,376.00 |
| Step 2 | $144,914 | $69.44 | $5,555.20 |
| Step 3 | $149,589 | $71.68 | $5,734.40 |
| Step 4 | $154,264 | $73.92 | $5,913.60 |
| Step 5 | $158,939 | $76.16 | $6,092.80 |
| Step 6 | $163,615 | $78.40 | $6,272.00 |
| Step 7 | $168,290 | $80.64 | $6,451.20 |
| Step 8 | $172,965 | $82.88 | $6,630.40 |
| Step 9 | $177,640 | $85.12 | $6,809.60 |
| Step 10 | $182,316 | $87.36 | $6,988.80 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $158,939 |
| Per month | $13,245 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,092.80 |
| Hourly | $76.16 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-15 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-14 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $140,239 at the first step to $182,316 at the top step, with $158,939 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.