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$106,152 GS-14 Step 1 in DETROIT (2014)
$137,992 GS-14 Step 10 in DETROIT (2014)
+$20,608 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $106,152 $4,082.77 $50.86 +$20,608
Step 2 $109,689 $4,218.81 $52.56 +$21,294
Step 3 $113,227 $4,354.88 $54.25 +$21,981
Step 4 $116,765 $4,490.96 $55.95 +$22,668
Step 5 $120,303 $4,627.04 $57.64 +$23,355
Step 6 $123,841 $4,763.12 $59.34 +$24,042
Step 7 $127,378 $4,899.15 $61.03 +$24,728
Step 8 $130,916 $5,035.23 $62.73 +$25,415
Step 9 $134,454 $5,171.31 $64.42 +$26,102
Step 10 $137,992 $5,307.38 $66.12 +$26,789
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • DETROIT GS-14 Step 1 $106,152
  • Locality add-on +$20,608
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • DETROIT GS-14 Step 10 $137,992

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-14 in DETROIT: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $4,083 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,307. 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-14 DETROIT page.

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GS-14 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in DETROIT?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $106,152 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,992. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,608 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $4,083 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.