GS-2 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,510 | $14.62 | $1,169.60 |
| Step 2 | $31,235 | $14.97 | $1,197.60 |
| Step 3 | $32,247 | $15.45 | $1,236.00 |
| Step 4 | $33,101 | $15.86 | $1,268.80 |
| Step 5 | $33,471 | $16.04 | $1,283.20 |
| Step 6 | $34,455 | $16.51 | $1,320.80 |
| Step 7 | $35,439 | $16.98 | $1,358.40 |
| Step 8 | $36,423 | $17.45 | $1,396.00 |
| Step 9 | $37,408 | $17.92 | $1,433.60 |
| Step 10 | $38,392 | $18.40 | $1,472.00 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,471 |
| Per month | $2,789 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,283.20 |
| Hourly | $16.04 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Colorado Springs
- GS-3 in Colorado Springs
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-2 in Colorado Springs ranges from $30,510 at the first step to $38,392 at the top step, with $33,471 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.