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$80,880 GS-12 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2022)
$105,147 GS-12 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2022)
+$12,581 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $80,880 $3,110.77 $38.75 +$12,581
Step 2 $83,576 $3,214.46 $40.05 +$13,000
Step 3 $86,273 $3,318.19 $41.34 +$13,420
Step 4 $88,969 $3,421.88 $42.63 +$13,839
Step 5 $91,665 $3,525.58 $43.92 +$14,258
Step 6 $94,362 $3,629.31 $45.21 +$14,678
Step 7 $97,058 $3,733.00 $46.51 +$15,097
Step 8 $99,755 $3,836.73 $47.80 +$15,517
Step 9 $102,451 $3,940.42 $49.09 +$15,936
Step 10 $105,147 $4,044.12 $50.38 +$16,355
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $68,299
  • Colorado Springs GS-12 Step 1 $80,880
  • Locality add-on +$12,581
  • Adjustment percent 18.42%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $88,792
  • Colorado Springs GS-12 Step 10 $105,147

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-12 in Colorado Springs: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2022, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 18.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Colorado Springs

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $3,111 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,044. 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-12 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-12 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2022, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $80,880 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $105,147. This is 18.42% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,581 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Colorado Springs?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $3,111 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.