GS-4 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $40,160 | $19.24 | $1,539.20 |
| Step 2 | $41,499 | $19.88 | $1,590.40 |
| Step 3 | $42,838 | $20.53 | $1,642.40 |
| Step 4 | $44,177 | $21.17 | $1,693.60 |
| Step 5 | $45,516 | $21.81 | $1,744.80 |
| Step 6 | $46,855 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 7 | $48,194 | $23.09 | $1,847.20 |
| Step 8 | $49,533 | $23.73 | $1,898.40 |
| Step 9 | $50,872 | $24.38 | $1,950.40 |
| Step 10 | $52,211 | $25.02 | $2,001.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $45,516 |
| Per month | $3,793 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,744.80 |
| Hourly | $21.81 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-5 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-4 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $40,160 at the first step to $52,211 at the top step, with $45,516 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.