GS-9 Pay — Denver-Aurora (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,819 | $32.98 | $2,638.40 |
| Step 2 | $71,114 | $34.07 | $2,725.60 |
| Step 3 | $73,408 | $35.17 | $2,813.60 |
| Step 4 | $75,703 | $36.27 | $2,901.60 |
| Step 5 | $77,997 | $37.37 | $2,989.60 |
| Step 6 | $80,292 | $38.47 | $3,077.60 |
| Step 7 | $82,587 | $39.57 | $3,165.60 |
| Step 8 | $84,881 | $40.67 | $3,253.60 |
| Step 9 | $87,176 | $41.77 | $3,341.60 |
| Step 10 | $89,470 | $42.87 | $3,429.60 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Denver-Aurora, CO locality | 30.52% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,997 |
| Per month | $6,500 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,989.60 |
| Hourly | $37.37 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-10 in Denver-Aurora
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Denver-Aurora?
For 2026, GS-9 in Denver-Aurora ranges from $68,819 at the first step to $89,470 at the top step, with $77,997 near the middle.
How is Denver-Aurora locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.