GS-3 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,291 | $15.95 | $1,276.00 |
| Step 2 | $34,401 | $16.48 | $1,318.40 |
| Step 3 | $35,512 | $17.02 | $1,361.60 |
| Step 4 | $36,622 | $17.55 | $1,404.00 |
| Step 5 | $37,732 | $18.08 | $1,446.40 |
| Step 6 | $38,842 | $18.61 | $1,488.80 |
| Step 7 | $39,952 | $19.14 | $1,531.20 |
| Step 8 | $41,062 | $19.68 | $1,574.40 |
| Step 9 | $42,173 | $20.21 | $1,616.80 |
| Step 10 | $43,283 | $20.74 | $1,659.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,732 |
| Per month | $3,144 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,446.40 |
| Hourly | $18.08 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Colorado Springs
- GS-4 in Colorado Springs
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-3 in Colorado Springs ranges from $33,291 at the first step to $43,283 at the top step, with $37,732 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.