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$64,612 GS-10 Step 1 in DETROIT (2021)
$84,001 GS-10 Step 10 in DETROIT (2021)
+$13,864 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $64,612 $2,485.08 $30.96 +$13,864
Step 2 $66,767 $2,567.96 $31.99 +$14,327
Step 3 $68,921 $2,650.81 $33.02 +$14,789
Step 4 $71,075 $2,733.65 $34.06 +$15,251
Step 5 $73,229 $2,816.50 $35.09 +$15,713
Step 6 $75,384 $2,899.38 $36.12 +$16,176
Step 7 $77,538 $2,982.23 $37.15 +$16,638
Step 8 $79,692 $3,065.08 $38.18 +$17,100
Step 9 $81,846 $3,147.92 $39.22 +$17,562
Step 10 $84,001 $3,230.81 $40.25 +$18,025
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more DETROIT pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 1 $64,612
  • Locality add-on +$13,864
  • Adjustment percent 27.32%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • DETROIT GS-10 Step 10 $84,001

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 2021, 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 $2,485 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,231. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 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 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in DETROIT earns $64,612 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,001. 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 2021, it is 27.32%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,864 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 $2,485 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.