GS-8 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $61,639 | $29.53 | $2,362.40 |
| Step 2 | $63,694 | $30.52 | $2,441.60 |
| Step 3 | $65,748 | $31.50 | $2,520.00 |
| Step 4 | $67,802 | $32.49 | $2,599.20 |
| Step 5 | $69,857 | $33.47 | $2,677.60 |
| Step 6 | $71,911 | $34.46 | $2,756.80 |
| Step 7 | $73,965 | $35.44 | $2,835.20 |
| Step 8 | $76,019 | $36.43 | $2,914.40 |
| Step 9 | $78,074 | $37.41 | $2,992.80 |
| Step 10 | $80,128 | $38.39 | $3,071.20 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $69,857 |
| Per month | $5,821 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,677.60 |
| Hourly | $33.47 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-9 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-8 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $61,639 at the first step to $80,128 at the top step, with $69,857 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.