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$69,307 GS-10 Step 1 in Detroit (2023)
$90,103 GS-10 Step 10 in Detroit (2023)
+$15,317 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Detroit

Each step below already includes the 28.37% 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 $69,307 $2,665.65 $33.21 +$15,317
Step 2 $71,618 $2,754.54 $34.32 +$15,828
Step 3 $73,928 $2,843.38 $35.42 +$16,338
Step 4 $76,239 $2,932.27 $36.53 +$16,849
Step 5 $78,550 $3,021.15 $37.64 +$17,360
Step 6 $80,860 $3,110.00 $38.74 +$17,870
Step 7 $83,171 $3,198.88 $39.85 +$18,381
Step 8 $85,482 $3,287.77 $40.96 +$18,892
Step 9 $87,792 $3,376.62 $42.07 +$19,402
Step 10 $90,103 $3,465.50 $43.17 +$19,913
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Detroit pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Detroit GS-10 Step 1 $69,307
  • Locality add-on +$15,317
  • Adjustment percent 28.37%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Detroit GS-10 Step 10 $90,103

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 2023, the Detroit pay area adds a 28.37% 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 $2,666 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,466. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns $69,307 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $90,103. This is 28.37% 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 2023, it is 28.37%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,317 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 $2,666 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.