GS-6 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $46,607 | $22.33 | $1,786.40 |
| Step 2 | $48,161 | $23.08 | $1,846.40 |
| Step 3 | $49,714 | $23.82 | $1,905.60 |
| Step 4 | $51,268 | $24.57 | $1,965.60 |
| Step 5 | $52,822 | $25.31 | $2,024.80 |
| Step 6 | $54,375 | $26.05 | $2,084.00 |
| Step 7 | $55,929 | $26.80 | $2,144.00 |
| Step 8 | $57,482 | $27.54 | $2,203.20 |
| Step 9 | $59,036 | $28.29 | $2,263.20 |
| Step 10 | $60,589 | $29.03 | $2,322.40 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $52,822 |
| Per month | $4,402 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,024.80 |
| Hourly | $25.31 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Colorado Springs
- GS-7 in Colorado Springs
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-6 in Colorado Springs ranges from $46,607 at the first step to $60,589 at the top step, with $52,822 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.