GS-6 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,087 | $24.00 | $1,920.00 |
| Step 2 | $51,756 | $24.80 | $1,984.00 |
| Step 3 | $53,426 | $25.60 | $2,048.00 |
| Step 4 | $55,096 | $26.40 | $2,112.00 |
| Step 5 | $56,765 | $27.20 | $2,176.00 |
| Step 6 | $58,435 | $28.00 | $2,240.00 |
| Step 7 | $60,104 | $28.80 | $2,304.00 |
| Step 8 | $61,774 | $29.60 | $2,368.00 |
| Step 9 | $63,443 | $30.40 | $2,432.00 |
| Step 10 | $65,113 | $31.20 | $2,496.00 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $56,765 |
| Per month | $4,730 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,176.00 |
| Hourly | $27.20 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-7 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-6 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $50,087 at the first step to $65,113 at the top step, with $56,765 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.