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$76,298 GS-12 Step 1 in DETROIT (2015)
$99,193 GS-12 Step 10 in DETROIT (2015)
+$14,812 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $76,298 $2,934.54 $36.56 +$14,812
Step 2 $78,842 $3,032.38 $37.78 +$15,306
Step 3 $81,386 $3,130.23 $39.00 +$15,800
Step 4 $83,930 $3,228.08 $40.22 +$16,294
Step 5 $86,473 $3,325.88 $41.43 +$16,787
Step 6 $89,017 $3,423.73 $42.65 +$17,281
Step 7 $91,561 $3,521.58 $43.87 +$17,775
Step 8 $94,105 $3,619.42 $45.09 +$18,269
Step 9 $96,649 $3,717.27 $46.31 +$18,763
Step 10 $99,193 $3,815.12 $47.53 +$19,257
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $61,486
  • DETROIT GS-12 Step 1 $76,298
  • Locality add-on +$14,812
  • Adjustment percent 24.09%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,936
  • DETROIT GS-12 Step 10 $99,193

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-12 in DETROIT: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2015, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.09% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,935 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,815. 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-12 DETROIT page.

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GS-12 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in DETROIT?
    In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $76,298 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,193. This is 24.09% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,812 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,935 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.