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$29,600 GS-2 Step 1 in Colorado Springs (2024)
$37,253 GS-2 Step 10 in Colorado Springs (2024)
+$4,878 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,600 $1,138.46 $14.18 +$4,878
Step 2 $30,304 $1,165.54 $14.52 +$4,994
Step 3 $31,284 $1,203.23 $14.99 +$5,155
Step 4 $32,113 $1,235.12 $15.39 +$5,292
Step 5 $32,476 $1,249.08 $15.56 +$5,352
Step 6 $33,431 $1,285.81 $16.02 +$5,509
Step 7 $34,386 $1,322.54 $16.48 +$5,666
Step 8 $35,342 $1,359.31 $16.93 +$5,824
Step 9 $36,297 $1,396.04 $17.39 +$5,981
Step 10 $37,253 $1,432.81 $17.85 +$6,139
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Colorado Springs pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $24,722
  • Colorado Springs GS-2 Step 1 $29,600
  • Locality add-on +$4,878
  • Adjustment percent 19.73%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $31,114
  • Colorado Springs GS-2 Step 10 $37,253

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-2 in Colorado Springs: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2024, the Colorado Springs pay area adds a 19.73% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Colorado Springs

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $1,138 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,433. 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-2 Colorado Springs page.

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GS-2 in Colorado Springs questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Colorado Springs?
    In 2024, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns $29,600 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $37,253. This is 19.73% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,878 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Colorado Springs?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Colorado Springs earns roughly $1,138 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.