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$67,479 GS-11 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2022)
$87,718 GS-11 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2022)
+$10,496 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $67,479 $2,595.35 $32.33 +$10,496
Step 2 $69,728 $2,681.85 $33.41 +$10,846
Step 3 $71,977 $2,768.35 $34.49 +$11,196
Step 4 $74,226 $2,854.85 $35.57 +$11,546
Step 5 $76,474 $2,941.31 $36.64 +$11,895
Step 6 $78,723 $3,027.81 $37.72 +$12,245
Step 7 $80,972 $3,114.31 $38.80 +$12,595
Step 8 $83,221 $3,200.81 $39.88 +$12,945
Step 9 $85,470 $3,287.31 $40.95 +$13,295
Step 10 $87,718 $3,373.77 $42.03 +$13,644
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Colorado Springs GS-11 Step 1 $67,479
  • Locality add-on +$10,496
  • Adjustment percent 18.42%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Colorado Springs GS-11 Step 10 $87,718

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-11 in Colorado Springs: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2022, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 18.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Colorado Springs

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $2,595 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,374. 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-11 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-11 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $67,479 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,718. This is 18.42% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,496 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Colorado Springs?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $2,595 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.