GS-15 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $163,187 | $78.19 | $6,255.20 |
| Step 2 | $168,627 | $80.80 | $6,464.00 |
| Step 3 | $174,067 | $83.41 | $6,672.80 |
| Step 4 | $179,506 | $86.01 | $6,880.80 |
| Step 5 | $184,946 | $88.62 | $7,089.60 |
| Step 6 | $190,386 | $91.22 | $7,297.60 |
| Step 7 | $195,826 | $93.83 | $7,506.40 |
| Step 8 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 9 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $184,946 |
| Per month | $15,412 |
| Bi-weekly | $7,089.60 |
| Hourly | $88.62 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-15 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $163,187 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $184,946 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.