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$109,508 GS-14 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2020)
$142,358 GS-14 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2020)
+$16,531 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $109,508 $4,211.85 $52.47 +$16,531
Step 2 $113,158 $4,352.23 $54.22 +$17,082
Step 3 $116,808 $4,492.62 $55.97 +$17,633
Step 4 $120,458 $4,633.00 $57.72 +$18,184
Step 5 $124,108 $4,773.38 $59.47 +$18,735
Step 6 $127,758 $4,913.77 $61.22 +$19,286
Step 7 $131,408 $5,054.15 $62.97 +$19,837
Step 8 $135,058 $5,194.54 $64.71 +$20,388
Step 9 $138,708 $5,334.92 $66.46 +$20,939
Step 10 $142,358 $5,475.31 $68.21 +$21,490
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $92,977
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-14 Step 1 $109,508
  • Locality add-on +$16,531
  • Adjustment percent 17.78%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $120,868
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-14 Step 10 $142,358

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 2020, the COLORADO SPRINGS pay area adds a 17.78% 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 $4,212 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,475. 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-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 2020, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $109,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $142,358. This is 17.78% 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 2020, it is 17.78%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,531 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 $4,212 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.