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$65,767 GS-11 Step 1 in DETROIT (2017)
$85,494 GS-11 Step 10 in DETROIT (2017)
+$13,438 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,767 $2,529.50 $31.51 +$13,438
Step 2 $67,959 $2,613.81 $32.56 +$13,886
Step 3 $70,151 $2,698.12 $33.61 +$14,334
Step 4 $72,343 $2,782.42 $34.66 +$14,782
Step 5 $74,535 $2,866.73 $35.71 +$15,230
Step 6 $76,726 $2,951.00 $36.76 +$15,677
Step 7 $78,918 $3,035.31 $37.81 +$16,125
Step 8 $81,110 $3,119.62 $38.86 +$16,573
Step 9 $83,302 $3,203.92 $39.91 +$17,021
Step 10 $85,494 $3,288.23 $40.97 +$17,469
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 1 $65,767
  • Locality add-on +$13,438
  • Adjustment percent 25.68%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 10 $85,494

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 2017, the DETROIT pay area adds a 25.68% 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 $2,530 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,288. 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-11 DETROIT page.

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GS-11 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DETROIT?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $65,767 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $85,494. This is 25.68% 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 2017, it is 25.68%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,438 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 $2,530 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.