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$57,939 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2015)
$75,316 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2015)
+$11,248 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,939 $2,228.42 $27.76 +$11,248
Step 2 $59,870 $2,302.69 $28.69 +$11,623
Step 3 $61,801 $2,376.96 $29.61 +$11,998
Step 4 $63,731 $2,451.19 $30.54 +$12,372
Step 5 $65,662 $2,525.46 $31.46 +$12,747
Step 6 $67,593 $2,599.73 $32.39 +$13,122
Step 7 $69,524 $2,674.00 $33.31 +$13,497
Step 8 $71,455 $2,748.27 $34.24 +$13,872
Step 9 $73,386 $2,822.54 $35.16 +$14,247
Step 10 $75,316 $2,896.77 $36.09 +$14,621
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $57,939
  • Locality add-on +$11,248
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $75,316

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-10 in DETROIT: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,228 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,897. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 DETROIT page.

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GS-10 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in DETROIT?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $57,939 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,316. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in DETROIT?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For DETROIT in 2015, it is 24.09%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,248 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,228 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.