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$59,180 GS-10 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2020)
$76,935 GS-10 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2020)
+$8,934 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for COLORADO SPRINGS

Each step below already includes the 17.78% 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 $59,180 $2,276.15 $28.36 +$8,934
Step 2 $61,153 $2,352.04 $29.30 +$9,232
Step 3 $63,125 $2,427.88 $30.25 +$9,529
Step 4 $65,098 $2,503.77 $31.19 +$9,827
Step 5 $67,071 $2,579.65 $32.14 +$10,125
Step 6 $69,044 $2,655.54 $33.08 +$10,423
Step 7 $71,017 $2,731.42 $34.03 +$10,721
Step 8 $72,989 $2,807.27 $34.97 +$11,018
Step 9 $74,962 $2,883.15 $35.92 +$11,316
Step 10 $76,935 $2,959.04 $36.86 +$11,614
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 1 $59,180
  • Locality add-on +$8,934
  • Adjustment percent 17.78%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 10 $76,935

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 2020, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 17.78% 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 $2,276 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,959. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $59,180 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,935. This is 17.78% 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 2020, it is 17.78%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,934 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 $2,276 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.