GS-7 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,262 | $26.96 | $2,156.80 |
| Step 2 | $58,138 | $27.86 | $2,228.80 |
| Step 3 | $60,013 | $28.76 | $2,300.80 |
| Step 4 | $61,889 | $29.65 | $2,372.00 |
| Step 5 | $63,764 | $30.55 | $2,444.00 |
| Step 6 | $65,640 | $31.45 | $2,516.00 |
| Step 7 | $67,515 | $32.35 | $2,588.00 |
| Step 8 | $69,391 | $33.25 | $2,660.00 |
| Step 9 | $71,267 | $34.15 | $2,732.00 |
| Step 10 | $73,142 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
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 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,764 |
| Per month | $5,314 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,444.00 |
| Hourly | $30.55 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-8 in Denver-Aurora
- 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 Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-7 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $56,262 at the first step to $73,142 at the top step, with $63,764 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.