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$84,686 GS-12 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2023)
$110,092 GS-12 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2023)
+$13,587 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $84,686 $3,257.15 $40.58 +$13,587
Step 2 $87,509 $3,365.73 $41.93 +$14,040
Step 3 $90,332 $3,474.31 $43.28 +$14,493
Step 4 $93,155 $3,582.88 $44.64 +$14,946
Step 5 $95,978 $3,691.46 $45.99 +$15,399
Step 6 $98,801 $3,800.04 $47.34 +$15,852
Step 7 $101,623 $3,908.58 $48.69 +$16,304
Step 8 $104,446 $4,017.15 $50.05 +$16,757
Step 9 $107,269 $4,125.73 $51.40 +$17,210
Step 10 $110,092 $4,234.31 $52.75 +$17,663
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $71,099
  • Colorado Springs GS-12 Step 1 $84,686
  • Locality add-on +$13,587
  • Adjustment percent 19.11%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $92,429
  • Colorado Springs GS-12 Step 10 $110,092

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 2023, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.11% 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 $3,257 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,234. 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-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 2023, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $84,686 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $110,092. This is 19.11% 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 2023, it is 19.11%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,587 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 $3,257 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.