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$59,861 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2017)
$77,824 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2017)
+$12,231 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for DETROIT

Each step below already includes the 25.68% 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 $59,861 $2,302.35 $28.68 +$12,231
Step 2 $61,857 $2,379.12 $29.64 +$12,639
Step 3 $63,853 $2,455.88 $30.60 +$13,047
Step 4 $65,849 $2,532.65 $31.55 +$13,455
Step 5 $67,845 $2,609.42 $32.51 +$13,863
Step 6 $69,840 $2,686.15 $33.46 +$14,270
Step 7 $71,836 $2,762.92 $34.42 +$14,678
Step 8 $73,832 $2,839.69 $35.38 +$15,086
Step 9 $75,828 $2,916.46 $36.33 +$15,494
Step 10 $77,824 $2,993.23 $37.29 +$15,902
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $59,861
  • Locality add-on +$12,231
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $77,824

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 2017, the DETROIT pay area adds a 25.68% 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 $2,302 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,993. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $59,861 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,824. This is 25.68% 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 2017, it is 25.68%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,231 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 $2,302 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.