GS-9 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,081 | $32.62 | $2,609.60 |
| Step 2 | $70,351 | $33.71 | $2,696.80 |
| Step 3 | $72,621 | $34.80 | $2,784.00 |
| Step 4 | $74,891 | $35.88 | $2,870.40 |
| Step 5 | $77,161 | $36.97 | $2,957.60 |
| Step 6 | $79,431 | $38.06 | $3,044.80 |
| Step 7 | $81,701 | $39.15 | $3,132.00 |
| Step 8 | $83,971 | $40.24 | $3,219.20 |
| Step 9 | $86,241 | $41.32 | $3,305.60 |
| Step 10 | $88,510 | $42.41 | $3,392.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,161 |
| Per month | $6,430 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,957.60 |
| Hourly | $36.97 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-10 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-9 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $68,081 at the first step to $88,510 at the top step, with $77,161 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.