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$63,973 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2020)
$83,167 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2020)
+$13,727 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for DETROIT

Each step below already includes the 27.32% 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 $63,973 $2,460.50 $30.65 +$13,727
Step 2 $66,106 $2,542.54 $31.68 +$14,185
Step 3 $68,238 $2,624.54 $32.70 +$14,642
Step 4 $70,371 $2,706.58 $33.72 +$15,100
Step 5 $72,504 $2,788.62 $34.74 +$15,558
Step 6 $74,636 $2,870.62 $35.76 +$16,015
Step 7 $76,769 $2,952.65 $36.78 +$16,473
Step 8 $78,901 $3,034.65 $37.81 +$16,930
Step 9 $81,034 $3,116.69 $38.83 +$17,388
Step 10 $83,167 $3,198.73 $39.85 +$17,846
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $63,973
  • Locality add-on +$13,727
  • Adjustment percent 27.32%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $83,167

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 2020, the DETROIT pay area adds a 27.32% 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 $2,461 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,199. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $63,973 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,167. This is 27.32% 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 2020, it is 27.32%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,727 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 $2,461 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.