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$56,309 GS-10 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2018)
$73,203 GS-10 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2018)
+$8,012 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 16.59% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,309 $2,165.73 $26.98 +$8,012
Step 2 $58,187 $2,237.96 $27.88 +$8,280
Step 3 $60,064 $2,310.15 $28.78 +$8,547
Step 4 $61,941 $2,382.35 $29.68 +$8,814
Step 5 $63,818 $2,454.54 $30.58 +$9,081
Step 6 $65,695 $2,526.73 $31.48 +$9,348
Step 7 $67,572 $2,598.92 $32.38 +$9,615
Step 8 $69,449 $2,671.12 $33.28 +$9,882
Step 9 $71,326 $2,743.31 $34.18 +$10,149
Step 10 $73,203 $2,815.50 $35.08 +$10,416
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 1 $56,309
  • Locality add-on +$8,012
  • Adjustment percent 16.59%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 10 $73,203

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-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 16.59% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $2,166 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,816. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 COLORADO SPRINGS page.

Other grades in COLORADO SPRINGS

GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $56,309 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,203. This is 16.59% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For COLORADO SPRINGS in 2018, it is 16.59%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,012 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in COLORADO SPRINGS?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns roughly $2,166 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.