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$113,651 GS-14 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2022)
$147,746 GS-14 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2022)
+$17,678 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $113,651 $4,371.19 $54.46 +$17,678
Step 2 $117,439 $4,516.88 $56.27 +$18,267
Step 3 $121,228 $4,662.62 $58.09 +$18,857
Step 4 $125,016 $4,808.31 $59.90 +$19,446
Step 5 $128,804 $4,954.00 $61.72 +$20,035
Step 6 $132,593 $5,099.73 $63.53 +$20,625
Step 7 $136,381 $5,245.42 $65.35 +$21,214
Step 8 $140,169 $5,391.12 $67.16 +$21,803
Step 9 $143,957 $5,536.81 $68.98 +$22,392
Step 10 $147,746 $5,682.54 $70.79 +$22,982
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Colorado Springs GS-14 Step 1 $113,651
  • Locality add-on +$17,678
  • Adjustment percent 18.42%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Colorado Springs GS-14 Step 10 $147,746

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 2022, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 18.42% 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 $4,371 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,683. 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-14 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-14 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $113,651 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $147,746. This is 18.42% 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 2022, it is 18.42%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,678 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 $4,371 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.