GS-7 Pay — Colorado Springs (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $51,792 | $24.82 | $1,985.60 |
| Step 2 | $53,518 | $25.64 | $2,051.20 |
| Step 3 | $55,245 | $26.47 | $2,117.60 |
| Step 4 | $56,972 | $27.30 | $2,184.00 |
| Step 5 | $58,698 | $28.13 | $2,250.40 |
| Step 6 | $60,425 | $28.95 | $2,316.00 |
| Step 7 | $62,151 | $29.78 | $2,382.40 |
| Step 8 | $63,878 | $30.61 | $2,448.80 |
| Step 9 | $65,604 | $31.43 | $2,514.40 |
| Step 10 | $67,331 | $32.26 | $2,580.80 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Colorado Springs, CO locality | 20.15% |
| Adjusted annual | $58,698 |
| Per month | $4,892 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,250.40 |
| Hourly | $28.13 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Colorado Springs
- GS-8 in Colorado Springs
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Colorado Springs?
For 2026, GS-7 in Colorado Springs ranges from $51,792 at the first step to $67,331 at the top step, with $58,698 near the middle.
How is Colorado Springs locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.