GS-6 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,630 | $24.26 | $1,940.80 |
| Step 2 | $52,318 | $25.07 | $2,005.60 |
| Step 3 | $54,005 | $25.88 | $2,070.40 |
| Step 4 | $55,693 | $26.69 | $2,135.20 |
| Step 5 | $57,381 | $27.49 | $2,199.20 |
| Step 6 | $59,068 | $28.30 | $2,264.00 |
| Step 7 | $60,756 | $29.11 | $2,328.80 |
| Step 8 | $62,443 | $29.92 | $2,393.60 |
| Step 9 | $64,131 | $30.73 | $2,458.40 |
| Step 10 | $65,819 | $31.54 | $2,523.20 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,381 |
| Per month | $4,782 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,199.20 |
| Hourly | $27.49 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-7 in Denver-Aurora
- 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 Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-6 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $50,630 at the first step to $65,819 at the top step, with $57,381 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.