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$59,771 GS-10 Step 1 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2021)
$77,707 GS-10 Step 10 in COLORADO SPRINGS (2021)
+$9,023 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $59,771 $2,298.88 $28.64 +$9,023
Step 2 $61,764 $2,375.54 $29.59 +$9,324
Step 3 $63,757 $2,452.19 $30.55 +$9,625
Step 4 $65,750 $2,528.85 $31.50 +$9,926
Step 5 $67,742 $2,605.46 $32.46 +$10,226
Step 6 $69,735 $2,682.12 $33.41 +$10,527
Step 7 $71,728 $2,758.77 $34.37 +$10,828
Step 8 $73,721 $2,835.42 $35.32 +$11,129
Step 9 $75,714 $2,912.08 $36.28 +$11,430
Step 10 $77,707 $2,988.73 $37.23 +$11,731
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more COLORADO SPRINGS pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 1 $59,771
  • Locality add-on +$9,023
  • Adjustment percent 17.78%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • COLORADO SPRINGS GS-10 Step 10 $77,707

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 2021, 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 $2,299 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,989. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in COLORADO SPRINGS earns $59,771 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,707. 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 2021, it is 17.78%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,023 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 $2,299 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.