GS-2 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,143 | $15.88 | $1,270.40 |
| Step 2 | $33,931 | $16.26 | $1,300.80 |
| Step 3 | $35,030 | $16.78 | $1,342.40 |
| Step 4 | $35,958 | $17.23 | $1,378.40 |
| Step 5 | $36,360 | $17.42 | $1,393.60 |
| Step 6 | $37,429 | $17.93 | $1,434.40 |
| Step 7 | $38,498 | $18.45 | $1,476.00 |
| Step 8 | $39,567 | $18.96 | $1,516.80 |
| Step 9 | $40,636 | $19.47 | $1,557.60 |
| Step 10 | $41,705 | $19.98 | $1,598.40 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $36,360 |
| Per month | $3,030 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,393.60 |
| Hourly | $17.42 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-3 in Denver-Aurora
- 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 Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-2 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $33,143 at the first step to $41,705 at the top step, with $36,360 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.