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$72,858 GS-11 Step 1 in Detroit (2022)
$94,711 GS-11 Step 10 in Detroit (2022)
+$15,875 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $72,858 $2,802.23 $34.91 +$15,875
Step 2 $75,287 $2,895.65 $36.07 +$16,405
Step 3 $77,715 $2,989.04 $37.24 +$16,934
Step 4 $80,143 $3,082.42 $38.40 +$17,463
Step 5 $82,571 $3,175.81 $39.56 +$17,992
Step 6 $84,999 $3,269.19 $40.73 +$18,521
Step 7 $87,427 $3,362.58 $41.89 +$19,050
Step 8 $89,855 $3,455.96 $43.05 +$19,579
Step 9 $92,283 $3,549.35 $44.22 +$20,108
Step 10 $94,711 $3,642.73 $45.38 +$20,637
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Detroit pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Detroit GS-11 Step 1 $72,858
  • Locality add-on +$15,875
  • Adjustment percent 27.86%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Detroit GS-11 Step 10 $94,711

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 2022, the Detroit pay area adds a 27.86% 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 $2,802 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,643. 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-11 Detroit page.

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GS-11 in Detroit questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Detroit?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns $72,858 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,711. This is 27.86% 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 2022, it is 27.86%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,875 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 $2,802 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.