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$66,991 GS-11 Step 1 in DETROIT (2018)
$87,091 GS-11 Step 10 in DETROIT (2018)
+$13,929 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,991 $2,576.58 $32.10 +$13,929
Step 2 $69,224 $2,662.46 $33.17 +$14,393
Step 3 $71,458 $2,748.38 $34.24 +$14,858
Step 4 $73,691 $2,834.27 $35.31 +$15,322
Step 5 $75,924 $2,920.15 $36.38 +$15,786
Step 6 $78,158 $3,006.08 $37.45 +$16,251
Step 7 $80,391 $3,091.96 $38.52 +$16,715
Step 8 $82,624 $3,177.85 $39.59 +$17,179
Step 9 $84,858 $3,263.77 $40.66 +$17,644
Step 10 $87,091 $3,349.65 $41.73 +$18,108
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 1 $66,991
  • Locality add-on +$13,929
  • Adjustment percent 26.25%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 10 $87,091

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 2018, the DETROIT pay area adds a 26.25% 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 $2,577 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,350. 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-11 DETROIT page.

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GS-11 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DETROIT?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $66,991 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,091. This is 26.25% 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 2018, it is 26.25%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,929 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 $2,577 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.