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$89,830 GS-13 Step 1 in DETROIT (2014)
$116,779 GS-13 Step 10 in DETROIT (2014)
+$17,439 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 pay table for DETROIT

Each step below already includes the 24.09% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,830 $3,455.00 $43.04 +$17,439
Step 2 $92,824 $3,570.15 $44.48 +$18,020
Step 3 $95,819 $3,685.35 $45.91 +$18,602
Step 4 $98,813 $3,800.50 $47.35 +$19,183
Step 5 $101,807 $3,915.65 $48.78 +$19,764
Step 6 $104,801 $4,030.81 $50.22 +$20,345
Step 7 $107,796 $4,146.00 $51.65 +$20,927
Step 8 $110,790 $4,261.15 $53.09 +$21,508
Step 9 $113,784 $4,376.31 $54.52 +$22,089
Step 10 $116,779 $4,491.50 $55.96 +$22,671
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • DETROIT GS-13 Step 1 $89,830
  • Locality add-on +$17,439
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • DETROIT GS-13 Step 10 $116,779

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-13 in DETROIT: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $3,455 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,492. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-13 DETROIT page.

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GS-13 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in DETROIT?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $89,830 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $116,779. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 in DETROIT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DETROIT in 2014, it is 24.09%. On a GS-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,439 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $3,455 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.