GS-2 in Denver–Aurora, CO
29.07% locality adjustment · 2025 pay table
$30,481starting (Step 1)
up to $38,318 at Step 10
| Step | With Locality | Base Pay | Locality $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,481 | $23,616 | +$6,865 |
| Step 2 | $31,204 | $24,176 | +$7,028 |
| Step 3 | $32,204 | $24,951 | +$7,253 |
| Step 4 | $33,042 | $25,600 | +$7,442 |
| Step 5 | $33,427 | $25,898 | +$7,529 |
| Step 6 | $34,405 | $26,656 | +$7,749 |
| Step 7 | $35,383 | $27,414 | +$7,969 |
| Step 8 | $36,362 | $28,172 | +$8,190 |
| Step 9 | $37,340 | $28,930 | +$8,410 |
| Step 10 | $38,318 | $29,688 | +$8,630 |
Pay report
Step 1 (Starting) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,481
Step 10 (Maximum) Pay
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,318
Step 1
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$30,481
Step 2
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$31,204
Step 3
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$32,204
Step 4
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,042
Step 5
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$33,427
Step 6
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$34,405
Step 7
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$35,383
Step 8
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$36,362
Step 9
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$37,340
Step 10
How this is rated
Good: ≥$75K · Note: $40K–$75K · Alert: <$40K$38,318
Locality Dollar Increase
Note+$6,865 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-2
Locality Area
InfoDenver–Aurora, CO
Base Pay (before locality)
Info$23,616 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.