GS-2 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,787 | $15.71 | $1,256.80 |
| Step 2 | $33,567 | $16.08 | $1,286.40 |
| Step 3 | $34,655 | $16.61 | $1,328.80 |
| Step 4 | $35,573 | $17.05 | $1,364.00 |
| Step 5 | $35,970 | $17.24 | $1,379.20 |
| Step 6 | $37,028 | $17.74 | $1,419.20 |
| Step 7 | $38,085 | $18.25 | $1,460.00 |
| Step 8 | $39,143 | $18.76 | $1,500.80 |
| Step 9 | $40,200 | $19.26 | $1,540.80 |
| Step 10 | $41,258 | $19.77 | $1,581.60 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $35,970 |
| Per month | $2,998 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,379.20 |
| Hourly | $17.24 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-3 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-2 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $32,787 at the first step to $41,258 at the top step, with $35,970 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.