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$66,313 GS-10 Step 1 in Detroit (2022)
$86,210 GS-10 Step 10 in Detroit (2022)
+$14,449 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Detroit

Each step below already includes the 27.86% 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 $66,313 $2,550.50 $31.77 +$14,449
Step 2 $68,524 $2,635.54 $32.83 +$14,931
Step 3 $70,735 $2,720.58 $33.89 +$15,413
Step 4 $72,945 $2,805.58 $34.95 +$15,894
Step 5 $75,156 $2,890.62 $36.01 +$16,376
Step 6 $77,367 $2,975.65 $37.07 +$16,858
Step 7 $79,578 $3,060.69 $38.13 +$17,340
Step 8 $81,788 $3,145.69 $39.19 +$17,821
Step 9 $83,999 $3,230.73 $40.25 +$18,303
Step 10 $86,210 $3,315.77 $41.31 +$18,785
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Detroit pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Detroit GS-10 Step 1 $66,313
  • Locality add-on +$14,449
  • Adjustment percent 27.86%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Detroit GS-10 Step 10 $86,210

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 2022, the Detroit pay area adds a 27.86% 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 $2,551 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,316. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns $66,313 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,210. This is 27.86% 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 2022, it is 27.86%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,449 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 $2,551 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.