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$89,128 GS-12 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2024)
$115,863 GS-12 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2024)
+$14,687 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,128 $3,428.00 $42.71 +$14,687
Step 2 $92,099 $3,542.27 $44.13 +$15,177
Step 3 $95,069 $3,656.50 $45.55 +$15,666
Step 4 $98,040 $3,770.77 $46.98 +$16,156
Step 5 $101,010 $3,885.00 $48.40 +$16,645
Step 6 $103,981 $3,999.27 $49.82 +$17,135
Step 7 $106,951 $4,113.50 $51.25 +$17,624
Step 8 $109,922 $4,227.77 $52.67 +$18,114
Step 9 $112,892 $4,342.00 $54.09 +$18,603
Step 10 $115,863 $4,456.27 $55.52 +$19,093
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $74,441
  • Colorado Springs GS-12 Step 1 $89,128
  • Locality add-on +$14,687
  • Adjustment percent 19.73%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $96,770
  • Colorado Springs GS-12 Step 10 $115,863

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 2024, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.73% 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 $3,428 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,456. 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-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 2024, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $89,128 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,863. This is 19.73% 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 2024, it is 19.73%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,687 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 $3,428 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.