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$67,681 GS-10 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2024)
$87,982 GS-10 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2024)
+$11,153 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Colorado Springs

Each step below already includes the 19.73% 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 $67,681 $2,603.12 $32.43 +$11,153
Step 2 $69,937 $2,689.88 $33.51 +$11,525
Step 3 $72,192 $2,776.62 $34.59 +$11,896
Step 4 $74,448 $2,863.38 $35.67 +$12,268
Step 5 $76,704 $2,950.15 $36.75 +$12,640
Step 6 $78,960 $3,036.92 $37.83 +$13,012
Step 7 $81,215 $3,123.65 $38.91 +$13,383
Step 8 $83,471 $3,210.42 $40.00 +$13,755
Step 9 $85,727 $3,297.19 $41.08 +$14,127
Step 10 $87,982 $3,383.92 $42.16 +$14,498
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Colorado Springs GS-10 Step 1 $67,681
  • Locality add-on +$11,153
  • Adjustment percent 19.73%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Colorado Springs GS-10 Step 10 $87,982

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 2024, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.73% 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 $2,603 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,384. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $67,681 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,982. This is 19.73% 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 2024, it is 19.73%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,153 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 $2,603 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.