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$119,000 GS-14 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2023)
$154,698 GS-14 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2023)
+$19,092 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $119,000 $4,576.92 $57.02 +$19,092
Step 2 $122,967 $4,729.50 $58.92 +$19,729
Step 3 $126,933 $4,882.04 $60.82 +$20,365
Step 4 $130,900 $5,034.62 $62.72 +$21,002
Step 5 $134,866 $5,187.15 $64.62 +$21,638
Step 6 $138,832 $5,339.69 $66.52 +$22,274
Step 7 $142,799 $5,492.27 $68.42 +$22,911
Step 8 $146,765 $5,644.81 $70.32 +$23,547
Step 9 $150,731 $5,797.35 $72.22 +$24,183
Step 10 $154,698 $5,949.92 $74.12 +$24,820
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $99,908
  • Colorado Springs GS-14 Step 1 $119,000
  • Locality add-on +$19,092
  • Adjustment percent 19.11%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $129,878
  • Colorado Springs GS-14 Step 10 $154,698

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 2023, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.11% 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 $4,577 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,950. 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-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 2023, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $119,000 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $154,698. This is 19.11% 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 2023, it is 19.11%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,092 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 $4,577 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.