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$74,361 GS-11 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2024)
$96,666 GS-11 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2024)
+$12,254 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $74,361 $2,860.04 $35.63 +$12,254
Step 2 $76,839 $2,955.35 $36.82 +$12,662
Step 3 $79,318 $3,050.69 $38.01 +$13,071
Step 4 $81,796 $3,146.00 $39.19 +$13,479
Step 5 $84,274 $3,241.31 $40.38 +$13,887
Step 6 $86,753 $3,336.65 $41.57 +$14,296
Step 7 $89,231 $3,431.96 $42.76 +$14,704
Step 8 $91,710 $3,527.31 $43.94 +$15,113
Step 9 $94,188 $3,622.62 $45.13 +$15,521
Step 10 $96,666 $3,717.92 $46.32 +$15,929
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Colorado Springs GS-11 Step 1 $74,361
  • Locality add-on +$12,254
  • Adjustment percent 19.73%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Colorado Springs GS-11 Step 10 $96,666

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-11 in Colorado Springs: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.73% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Colorado Springs

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $2,860 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,718. 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-11 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-11 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $74,361 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $96,666. This is 19.73% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,254 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Colorado Springs?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $2,860 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.