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$104,196 GS-14 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2018)
$135,455 GS-14 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2018)
+$14,826 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $104,196 $4,007.54 $49.93 +$14,826
Step 2 $107,670 $4,141.15 $51.59 +$15,321
Step 3 $111,143 $4,274.73 $53.25 +$15,815
Step 4 $114,616 $4,408.31 $54.92 +$16,309
Step 5 $118,089 $4,541.88 $56.58 +$16,803
Step 6 $121,563 $4,675.50 $58.25 +$17,298
Step 7 $125,036 $4,809.08 $59.91 +$17,792
Step 8 $128,509 $4,942.65 $61.58 +$18,286
Step 9 $131,982 $5,076.23 $63.24 +$18,780
Step 10 $135,455 $5,209.81 $64.90 +$19,274
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $89,370
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-14 Step 1 $104,196
  • Locality add-on +$14,826
  • Adjustment percent 16.59%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $116,181
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-14 Step 10 $135,455

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 2018, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 16.59% 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 $4,008 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,210. 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-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 2018, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $104,196 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $135,455. This is 16.59% 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 2018, it is 16.59%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,826 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 $4,008 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.