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$38,323 GS-6 Step 1 in DETROIT (2014)
$49,815 GS-6 Step 10 in DETROIT (2014)
+$7,440 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,323 $1,473.96 $18.36 +$7,440
Step 2 $39,600 $1,523.08 $18.97 +$7,688
Step 3 $40,876 $1,572.15 $19.59 +$7,935
Step 4 $42,153 $1,621.27 $20.20 +$8,183
Step 5 $43,430 $1,670.38 $20.81 +$8,431
Step 6 $44,707 $1,719.50 $21.42 +$8,679
Step 7 $45,984 $1,768.62 $22.03 +$8,927
Step 8 $47,261 $1,817.73 $22.65 +$9,175
Step 9 $48,538 $1,866.85 $23.26 +$9,423
Step 10 $49,815 $1,915.96 $23.87 +$9,671
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • DETROIT GS-6 Step 1 $38,323
  • Locality add-on +$7,440
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • DETROIT GS-6 Step 10 $49,815

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-6 in DETROIT: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $1,474 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,916. 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-6 DETROIT page.

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GS-6 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in DETROIT?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $38,323 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,815. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,440 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $1,474 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.