GS-3 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $35,777 | $17.14 | $1,371.20 |
| Step 2 | $36,970 | $17.71 | $1,416.80 |
| Step 3 | $38,163 | $18.29 | $1,463.20 |
| Step 4 | $39,356 | $18.86 | $1,508.80 |
| Step 5 | $40,549 | $19.43 | $1,554.40 |
| Step 6 | $41,742 | $20.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Step 7 | $42,935 | $20.57 | $1,645.60 |
| Step 8 | $44,128 | $21.14 | $1,691.20 |
| Step 9 | $45,321 | $21.72 | $1,737.60 |
| Step 10 | $46,514 | $22.29 | $1,783.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $40,549 |
| Per month | $3,379 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,554.40 |
| Hourly | $19.43 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-4 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-3 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $35,777 at the first step to $46,514 at the top step, with $40,549 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.