GS-4 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $37,370 | $17.91 | $1,432.80 |
| Step 2 | $38,616 | $18.50 | $1,480.00 |
| Step 3 | $39,862 | $19.10 | $1,528.00 |
| Step 4 | $41,108 | $19.70 | $1,576.00 |
| Step 5 | $42,354 | $20.29 | $1,623.20 |
| Step 6 | $43,600 | $20.89 | $1,671.20 |
| Step 7 | $44,846 | $21.49 | $1,719.20 |
| Step 8 | $46,092 | $22.09 | $1,767.20 |
| Step 9 | $47,338 | $22.68 | $1,814.40 |
| Step 10 | $48,584 | $23.28 | $1,862.40 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $42,354 |
| Per month | $3,530 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,623.20 |
| Hourly | $20.29 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Colorado Springs
- GS-5 in Colorado Springs
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-4 in Colorado Springs ranges from $37,370 at the first step to $48,584 at the top step, with $42,354 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.