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$61,417 GS-10 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2022)
$79,845 GS-10 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2022)
+$9,553 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Colorado Springs

Each step below already includes the 18.42% 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 $61,417 $2,362.19 $29.43 +$9,553
Step 2 $63,465 $2,440.96 $30.41 +$9,872
Step 3 $65,512 $2,519.69 $31.39 +$10,190
Step 4 $67,560 $2,598.46 $32.37 +$10,509
Step 5 $69,607 $2,677.19 $33.35 +$10,827
Step 6 $71,655 $2,755.96 $34.33 +$11,146
Step 7 $73,702 $2,834.69 $35.31 +$11,464
Step 8 $75,750 $2,913.46 $36.30 +$11,783
Step 9 $77,797 $2,992.19 $37.28 +$12,101
Step 10 $79,845 $3,070.96 $38.26 +$12,420
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Colorado Springs GS-10 Step 1 $61,417
  • Locality add-on +$9,553
  • Adjustment percent 18.42%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Colorado Springs GS-10 Step 10 $79,845

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 2022, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 18.42% 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 $2,362 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,071. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-10 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $61,417 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,845. This is 18.42% 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 2022, it is 18.42%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,553 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 $2,362 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.