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$108,555 GS-14 Step 1 in DETROIT (2016)
$141,124 GS-14 Step 10 in DETROIT (2016)
+$21,292 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $108,555 $4,175.19 $52.01 +$21,292
Step 2 $112,174 $4,314.38 $53.75 +$22,002
Step 3 $115,793 $4,453.58 $55.48 +$22,712
Step 4 $119,412 $4,592.77 $57.22 +$23,422
Step 5 $123,030 $4,731.92 $58.95 +$24,131
Step 6 $126,649 $4,871.12 $60.68 +$24,841
Step 7 $130,268 $5,010.31 $62.42 +$25,551
Step 8 $133,887 $5,149.50 $64.15 +$26,261
Step 9 $137,506 $5,288.69 $65.89 +$26,971
Step 10 $141,124 $5,427.85 $67.62 +$27,680
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • DETROIT GS-14 Step 1 $108,555
  • Locality add-on +$21,292
  • Adjustment percent 24.40%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • DETROIT GS-14 Step 10 $141,124

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-14 in DETROIT: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2016, the DETROIT pay area adds a 24.40% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in DETROIT

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $4,175 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,428. 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-14 DETROIT page.

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GS-14 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in DETROIT?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $108,555 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $141,124. This is 24.40% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,292 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in DETROIT?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns roughly $4,175 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.