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$102,229 GS-14 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2017)
$132,899 GS-14 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2017)
+$14,093 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-14 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 15.99% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $102,229 $3,931.88 $48.98 +$14,093
Step 2 $105,637 $4,062.96 $50.62 +$14,563
Step 3 $109,045 $4,194.04 $52.25 +$15,033
Step 4 $112,452 $4,325.08 $53.88 +$15,502
Step 5 $115,860 $4,456.15 $55.52 +$15,972
Step 6 $119,268 $4,587.23 $57.15 +$16,442
Step 7 $122,676 $4,718.31 $58.78 +$16,912
Step 8 $126,083 $4,849.35 $60.41 +$17,381
Step 9 $129,491 $4,980.42 $62.05 +$17,851
Step 10 $132,899 $5,111.50 $63.68 +$18,321
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $88,136
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-14 Step 1 $102,229
  • Locality add-on +$14,093
  • Adjustment percent 15.99%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $114,578
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-14 Step 10 $132,899

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-14 in COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2017, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 15.99% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $3,932 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,112. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-14 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

Other grades in COLORADO SPRINGS

GS-14 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2017, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $102,229 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,899. This is 15.99% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2017, it is 15.99%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,093 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $3,932 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.