GS-12 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $98,729 | $47.31 | $3,784.80 |
| Step 2 | $102,020 | $48.88 | $3,910.40 |
| Step 3 | $105,312 | $50.46 | $4,036.80 |
| Step 4 | $108,603 | $52.04 | $4,163.20 |
| Step 5 | $111,894 | $53.61 | $4,288.80 |
| Step 6 | $115,185 | $55.19 | $4,415.20 |
| Step 7 | $118,477 | $56.77 | $4,541.60 |
| Step 8 | $121,768 | $58.35 | $4,668.00 |
| Step 9 | $125,059 | $59.92 | $4,793.60 |
| Step 10 | $128,350 | $61.50 | $4,920.00 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $111,894 |
| Per month | $9,325 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,288.80 |
| Hourly | $53.61 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-13 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-12 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $98,729 at the first step to $128,350 at the top step, with $111,894 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.