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$64,453 GS-11 Step 1 in DETROIT (2016)
$83,788 GS-11 Step 10 in DETROIT (2016)
+$12,642 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,453 $2,478.96 $30.88 +$12,642
Step 2 $66,601 $2,561.58 $31.91 +$13,063
Step 3 $68,750 $2,644.23 $32.94 +$13,485
Step 4 $70,898 $2,726.85 $33.97 +$13,906
Step 5 $73,046 $2,809.46 $35.00 +$14,327
Step 6 $75,195 $2,892.12 $36.03 +$14,749
Step 7 $77,343 $2,974.73 $37.06 +$15,170
Step 8 $79,492 $3,057.38 $38.09 +$15,592
Step 9 $81,640 $3,140.00 $39.12 +$16,013
Step 10 $83,788 $3,222.62 $40.15 +$16,434
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 1 $64,453
  • Locality add-on +$12,642
  • Adjustment percent 24.40%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 10 $83,788

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-11 in DETROIT: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2016, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,479 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,223. 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-11 DETROIT page.

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GS-11 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DETROIT?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $64,453 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,788. This is 24.40% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,642 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $2,479 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.