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$70,286 GS-11 Step 1 in DETROIT (2020)
$91,370 GS-11 Step 10 in DETROIT (2020)
+$15,082 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $70,286 $2,703.31 $33.68 +$15,082
Step 2 $72,628 $2,793.38 $34.80 +$15,584
Step 3 $74,971 $2,883.50 $35.92 +$16,087
Step 4 $77,314 $2,973.62 $37.05 +$16,590
Step 5 $79,656 $3,063.69 $38.17 +$17,092
Step 6 $81,999 $3,153.81 $39.29 +$17,595
Step 7 $84,342 $3,243.92 $40.41 +$18,098
Step 8 $86,685 $3,334.04 $41.54 +$18,601
Step 9 $89,027 $3,424.12 $42.66 +$19,103
Step 10 $91,370 $3,514.23 $43.78 +$19,606
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 1 $70,286
  • Locality add-on +$15,082
  • Adjustment percent 27.32%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • DETROIT GS-11 Step 10 $91,370

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 2020, the DETROIT pay area adds a 27.32% 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 $2,703 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,514. 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-11 DETROIT page.

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GS-11 in DETROIT questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in DETROIT?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $70,286 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,370. This is 27.32% 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 2020, it is 27.32%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,082 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 $2,703 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.