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$68,230 GS-11 Step 1 in DETROIT (2019)
$88,705 GS-11 Step 10 in DETROIT (2019)
+$14,425 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $68,230 $2,624.23 $32.69 +$14,425
Step 2 $70,505 $2,711.73 $33.78 +$14,906
Step 3 $72,780 $2,799.23 $34.87 +$15,387
Step 4 $75,055 $2,886.73 $35.96 +$15,868
Step 5 $77,330 $2,974.23 $37.05 +$16,349
Step 6 $79,605 $3,061.73 $38.14 +$16,830
Step 7 $81,880 $3,149.23 $39.23 +$17,311
Step 8 $84,155 $3,236.73 $40.32 +$17,792
Step 9 $86,430 $3,324.23 $41.41 +$18,273
Step 10 $88,705 $3,411.73 $42.50 +$18,754
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 1 $68,230
  • Locality add-on +$14,425
  • Adjustment percent 26.81%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 10 $88,705

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 2019, the DETROIT pay area adds a 26.81% 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 $2,624 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,412. 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-11 DETROIT page.

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GS-11 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DETROIT?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $68,230 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,705. This is 26.81% 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 2019, it is 26.81%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,425 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 $2,624 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.