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$64,307 GS-10 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2023)
$83,603 GS-10 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2023)
+$10,317 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Colorado Springs

Each step below already includes the 19.11% 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 $64,307 $2,473.35 $30.81 +$10,317
Step 2 $66,451 $2,555.81 $31.84 +$10,661
Step 3 $68,595 $2,638.27 $32.87 +$11,005
Step 4 $70,739 $2,720.73 $33.90 +$11,349
Step 5 $72,883 $2,803.19 $34.92 +$11,693
Step 6 $75,027 $2,885.65 $35.95 +$12,037
Step 7 $77,171 $2,968.12 $36.98 +$12,381
Step 8 $79,315 $3,050.58 $38.00 +$12,725
Step 9 $81,459 $3,133.04 $39.03 +$13,069
Step 10 $83,603 $3,215.50 $40.06 +$13,413
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Colorado Springs GS-10 Step 1 $64,307
  • Locality add-on +$10,317
  • Adjustment percent 19.11%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Colorado Springs GS-10 Step 10 $83,603

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 2023, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.11% 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 $2,473 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,216. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $64,307 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,603. This is 19.11% 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 2023, it is 19.11%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,317 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 $2,473 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.