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$30,728 GS-4 Step 1 in DETROIT (2014)
$39,942 GS-4 Step 10 in DETROIT (2014)
+$5,965 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,728 $1,181.85 $14.72 +$5,965
Step 2 $31,752 $1,221.23 $15.21 +$6,164
Step 3 $32,776 $1,260.62 $15.70 +$6,363
Step 4 $33,800 $1,300.00 $16.20 +$6,562
Step 5 $34,823 $1,339.35 $16.69 +$6,760
Step 6 $35,847 $1,378.73 $17.18 +$6,959
Step 7 $36,871 $1,418.12 $17.67 +$7,158
Step 8 $37,895 $1,457.50 $18.16 +$7,357
Step 9 $38,918 $1,496.85 $18.65 +$7,555
Step 10 $39,942 $1,536.23 $19.14 +$7,754
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • DETROIT GS-4 Step 1 $30,728
  • Locality add-on +$5,965
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • DETROIT GS-4 Step 10 $39,942

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-4 in DETROIT: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $1,182 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,536. 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-4 DETROIT page.

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GS-4 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in DETROIT?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $30,728 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,942. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,965 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $1,182 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.