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$72,819 GS-10 Step 1 in Detroit (2024)
$94,662 GS-10 Step 10 in Detroit (2024)
+$16,291 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Detroit

Each step below already includes the 28.82% 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 $72,819 $2,800.73 $34.89 +$16,291
Step 2 $75,246 $2,894.08 $36.05 +$16,834
Step 3 $77,673 $2,987.42 $37.22 +$17,377
Step 4 $80,100 $3,080.77 $38.38 +$17,920
Step 5 $82,527 $3,174.12 $39.54 +$18,463
Step 6 $84,954 $3,267.46 $40.71 +$19,006
Step 7 $87,381 $3,360.81 $41.87 +$19,549
Step 8 $89,808 $3,454.15 $43.03 +$20,092
Step 9 $92,235 $3,547.50 $44.20 +$20,635
Step 10 $94,662 $3,640.85 $45.36 +$21,178
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Detroit pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Detroit GS-10 Step 1 $72,819
  • Locality add-on +$16,291
  • Adjustment percent 28.82%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Detroit GS-10 Step 10 $94,662

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 2024, the Detroit pay area adds a 28.82% 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 $2,801 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,641. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Detroit earns $72,819 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,662. This is 28.82% 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 2024, it is 28.82%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $16,291 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 $2,801 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.