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$52,092 GS-9 Step 1 in DETROIT (2014)
$67,716 GS-9 Step 10 in DETROIT (2014)
+$10,113 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $52,092 $2,003.54 $24.96 +$10,113
Step 2 $53,828 $2,070.31 $25.79 +$10,450
Step 3 $55,564 $2,137.08 $26.62 +$10,787
Step 4 $57,300 $2,203.85 $27.46 +$11,124
Step 5 $59,036 $2,270.62 $28.29 +$11,461
Step 6 $60,772 $2,337.38 $29.12 +$11,798
Step 7 $62,508 $2,404.15 $29.95 +$12,135
Step 8 $64,244 $2,470.92 $30.78 +$12,472
Step 9 $65,980 $2,537.69 $31.61 +$12,809
Step 10 $67,716 $2,604.46 $32.45 +$13,146
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • DETROIT GS-9 Step 1 $52,092
  • Locality add-on +$10,113
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • DETROIT GS-9 Step 10 $67,716

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-9 in DETROIT: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,004 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,604. 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-9 DETROIT page.

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GS-9 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in DETROIT?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $52,092 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,716. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,113 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,004 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.