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$56,167 GS-9 Step 1 in DENVER (2019)
$73,013 GS-9 Step 10 in DENVER (2019)
+$11,696 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-9 pay table for DENVER

Each step below already includes the 26.30% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,167 $2,160.27 $26.91 +$11,696
Step 2 $58,039 $2,232.27 $27.81 +$12,086
Step 3 $59,910 $2,304.23 $28.71 +$12,475
Step 4 $61,782 $2,376.23 $29.60 +$12,865
Step 5 $63,654 $2,448.23 $30.50 +$13,255
Step 6 $65,526 $2,520.23 $31.40 +$13,645
Step 7 $67,397 $2,592.19 $32.29 +$14,034
Step 8 $69,269 $2,664.19 $33.19 +$14,424
Step 9 $71,141 $2,736.19 $34.09 +$14,814
Step 10 $73,013 $2,808.19 $34.98 +$15,204

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DENVER pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $44,471
  • DENVER GS-9 Step 1 $56,167
  • Locality add-on +$11,696
  • Adjustment percent 26.30%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,809
  • DENVER GS-9 Step 10 $73,013

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-9 in DENVER: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2019, the DENVER pay area adds a 26.30% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in DENVER

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,160 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,808. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-9 DENVER page.

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GS-9 in DENVER questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in DENVER?
    In 2019, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns $56,167 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,013. This is 26.30% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 in DENVER?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DENVER in 2019, it is 26.30%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,696 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in DENVER?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in DENVER earns roughly $2,160 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.