GS-5 Pay — Detroit-Warren (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $44,932 | $21.53 | $1,722.40 |
| Step 2 | $46,430 | $22.25 | $1,780.00 |
| Step 3 | $47,928 | $22.97 | $1,837.60 |
| Step 4 | $49,426 | $23.68 | $1,894.40 |
| Step 5 | $50,924 | $24.40 | $1,952.00 |
| Step 6 | $52,421 | $25.12 | $2,009.60 |
| Step 7 | $53,919 | $25.84 | $2,067.20 |
| Step 8 | $55,417 | $26.55 | $2,124.00 |
| Step 9 | $56,915 | $27.27 | $2,181.60 |
| Step 10 | $58,413 | $27.99 | $2,239.20 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI locality | 29.12% |
| Adjusted annual | $50,924 |
| Per month | $4,244 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,952.00 |
| Hourly | $24.40 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-6 in Detroit-Warren
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Detroit-Warren?
For 2026, GS-5 in Detroit-Warren ranges from $44,932 at the first step to $58,413 at the top step, with $50,924 near the middle.
How is Detroit-Warren locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.