GS-1 in Denver–Aurora, CO
29.07% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$27,103starting (Step 1)
up to $33,865 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,103 | $20,999 | +$6,104 |
| Step 2 | $28,009 | $21,701 | +$6,308 |
| Step 3 | $28,908 | $22,397 | +$6,511 |
| Step 4 | $29,805 | $23,092 | +$6,713 |
| Step 5 | $30,703 | $23,788 | +$6,915 |
| Step 6 | $31,222 | $24,190 | +$7,032 |
| Step 7 | $32,113 | $24,880 | +$7,233 |
| Step 8 | $33,004 | $25,571 | +$7,433 |
| Step 9 | $33,042 | $25,600 | +$7,442 |
| Step 10 | $33,865 | $26,238 | +$7,627 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,103
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,865
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$27,103
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$28,009
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$28,908
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$29,805
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,703
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,222
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,113
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,004
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,042
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,865
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$6,104 per year vs. base
Locality Adjustment
How this is rated
Good: ≥25% locality · Note: 18–25% · Info: Rest of U.S. (16.82%)+29.07% above base pay
Pay Grade
InfoGS-1
Locality Area
InfoDenver–Aurora, CO
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$20,999 at Step 1
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2025 GS base pay rates and locality percentages from OPM. Base pay shown before locality adjustment. Does not include overtime, bonuses, or benefits. Verify at opm.gov.