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$45,595 GS-7 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2022)
$59,269 GS-7 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2022)
+$7,092 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $45,595 $1,753.65 $21.85 +$7,092
Step 2 $47,115 $1,812.12 $22.58 +$7,329
Step 3 $48,634 $1,870.54 $23.30 +$7,565
Step 4 $50,153 $1,928.96 $24.03 +$7,801
Step 5 $51,673 $1,987.42 $24.76 +$8,038
Step 6 $53,192 $2,045.85 $25.49 +$8,274
Step 7 $54,711 $2,104.27 $26.22 +$8,510
Step 8 $56,231 $2,162.73 $26.94 +$8,747
Step 9 $57,750 $2,221.15 $27.67 +$8,983
Step 10 $59,269 $2,279.58 $28.40 +$9,219
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $38,503
  • Colorado Springs GS-7 Step 1 $45,595
  • Locality add-on +$7,092
  • Adjustment percent 18.42%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $50,050
  • Colorado Springs GS-7 Step 10 $59,269

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-7 in Colorado Springs: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2022, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 18.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Colorado Springs

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $1,754 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,280. 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-7 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-7 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2022, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $45,595 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,269. This is 18.42% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,092 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Colorado Springs?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $1,754 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.