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$60,975 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2018)
$79,269 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2018)
+$12,678 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for DETROIT

Each step below already includes the 26.25% 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 $60,975 $2,345.19 $29.22 +$12,678
Step 2 $63,008 $2,423.38 $30.19 +$13,101
Step 3 $65,040 $2,501.54 $31.16 +$13,523
Step 4 $67,073 $2,579.73 $32.14 +$13,946
Step 5 $69,105 $2,657.88 $33.11 +$14,368
Step 6 $71,138 $2,736.08 $34.09 +$14,791
Step 7 $73,171 $2,814.27 $35.06 +$15,214
Step 8 $75,203 $2,892.42 $36.03 +$15,636
Step 9 $77,236 $2,970.62 $37.01 +$16,059
Step 10 $79,269 $3,048.81 $37.98 +$16,482
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $60,975
  • Locality add-on +$12,678
  • Adjustment percent 26.25%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $79,269

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 2018, the DETROIT pay area adds a 26.25% 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 $2,345 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,049. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $60,975 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,269. This is 26.25% 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 2018, it is 26.25%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,678 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 $2,345 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.