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$58,665 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2016)
$76,265 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2016)
+$11,507 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for DETROIT

Each step below already includes the 24.40% 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 $58,665 $2,256.35 $28.11 +$11,507
Step 2 $60,620 $2,331.54 $29.05 +$11,890
Step 3 $62,576 $2,406.77 $29.98 +$12,274
Step 4 $64,531 $2,481.96 $30.92 +$12,657
Step 5 $66,487 $2,557.19 $31.86 +$13,041
Step 6 $68,442 $2,632.38 $32.79 +$13,424
Step 7 $70,398 $2,707.62 $33.73 +$13,808
Step 8 $72,354 $2,782.85 $34.67 +$14,192
Step 9 $74,309 $2,858.04 $35.61 +$14,575
Step 10 $76,265 $2,933.27 $36.54 +$14,959
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $58,665
  • Locality add-on +$11,507
  • Adjustment percent 24.40%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $76,265

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 2016, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.40% 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 $2,256 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,933. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $58,665 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,265. This is 24.40% 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 2016, it is 24.40%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,507 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 $2,256 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.