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$122,711 GS-14 Step 1 in Detroit (2022)
$159,523 GS-14 Step 10 in Detroit (2022)
+$26,738 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $122,711 $4,719.65 $58.80 +$26,738
Step 2 $126,801 $4,876.96 $60.76 +$27,629
Step 3 $130,892 $5,034.31 $62.72 +$28,521
Step 4 $134,982 $5,191.62 $64.68 +$29,412
Step 5 $139,072 $5,348.92 $66.64 +$30,303
Step 6 $143,162 $5,506.23 $68.60 +$31,194
Step 7 $147,253 $5,663.58 $70.56 +$32,086
Step 8 $151,343 $5,820.88 $72.52 +$32,977
Step 9 $155,433 $5,978.19 $74.48 +$33,868
Step 10 $159,523 $6,135.50 $76.44 +$34,759
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Detroit pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $95,973
  • Detroit GS-14 Step 1 $122,711
  • Locality add-on +$26,738
  • Adjustment percent 27.86%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $124,764
  • Detroit GS-14 Step 10 $159,523

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-14 in Detroit: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2022, the Detroit pay area adds a 27.86% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Detroit

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns roughly $4,720 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,136. 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-14 Detroit page.

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GS-14 in Detroit questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Detroit?
    In 2022, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns $122,711 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $159,523. This is 27.86% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,738 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Detroit?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns roughly $4,720 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.