GS-1 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Detroit-Warren locality pay area for 2026. The Detroit-Warren area adds 29.12% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,160 | $13.97 | $1,117.60 |
| Step 2 | $30,138 | $14.44 | $1,155.20 |
| Step 3 | $31,108 | $14.91 | $1,192.80 |
| Step 4 | $32,073 | $15.37 | $1,229.60 |
| Step 5 | $33,041 | $15.83 | $1,266.40 |
| Step 6 | $33,607 | $16.10 | $1,288.00 |
| Step 7 | $34,567 | $16.56 | $1,324.80 |
| Step 8 | $35,533 | $17.03 | $1,362.40 |
| Step 9 | $35,573 | $17.05 | $1,364.00 |
| Step 10 | $36,474 | $17.48 | $1,398.40 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $33,041 |
| Per month | $2,753 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,266.40 |
| Hourly | $15.83 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Detroit-Warren GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-1 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $29,160 at the first step to $36,474 at the top step, with $33,041 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Detroit-Warren locality percentage of 29.12%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Detroit-Warren rate remained 29.12%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Detroit-Warren are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-DET · effective January 11, 2026 · Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI, 29.12% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.