GS-2 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)

$35,970
A GS-2 Step 5 in Detroit-Warren earns $35,970 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-2 in Detroit-Warren ranges $32,787–$41,258.
Detroit-Warren locality pay: 29.12% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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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$35,970/yr
Base pay (before locality)$27,858
Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality29.12%
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.

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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.