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$62,103 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2019)
$80,729 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2019)
+$13,130 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for DETROIT

Each step below already includes the 26.81% 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 $62,103 $2,388.58 $29.76 +$13,130
Step 2 $64,172 $2,468.15 $30.75 +$13,567
Step 3 $66,242 $2,547.77 $31.74 +$14,005
Step 4 $68,311 $2,627.35 $32.73 +$14,442
Step 5 $70,381 $2,706.96 $33.72 +$14,880
Step 6 $72,450 $2,786.54 $34.71 +$15,317
Step 7 $74,520 $2,866.15 $35.71 +$15,755
Step 8 $76,589 $2,945.73 $36.70 +$16,192
Step 9 $78,659 $3,025.35 $37.69 +$16,630
Step 10 $80,729 $3,104.96 $38.68 +$17,068
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $62,103
  • Locality add-on +$13,130
  • Adjustment percent 26.81%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $80,729

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 2019, the DETROIT pay area adds a 26.81% 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 $2,389 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,105. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $62,103 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,729. This is 26.81% 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 2019, it is 26.81%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,130 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 $2,389 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.