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$21,236 GS-1 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$26,565 GS-1 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$3,255 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-1 pay table for MILWAUKEE

Each step below already includes the 18.10% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $21,236 $816.77 $10.18 +$3,255
Step 2 $21,945 $844.04 $10.52 +$3,363
Step 3 $22,652 $871.23 $10.85 +$3,472
Step 4 $23,354 $898.23 $11.19 +$3,579
Step 5 $24,061 $925.42 $11.53 +$3,688
Step 6 $24,475 $941.35 $11.73 +$3,751
Step 7 $25,173 $968.19 $12.06 +$3,858
Step 8 $25,877 $995.27 $12.40 +$3,966
Step 9 $25,904 $996.31 $12.41 +$3,970
Step 10 $26,565 $1,021.73 $12.73 +$4,071
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $17,981
  • MILWAUKEE GS-1 Step 1 $21,236
  • Locality add-on +$3,255
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $22,494
  • MILWAUKEE GS-1 Step 10 $26,565

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-1 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $817 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,022. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-1 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $21,236 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $26,565. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in MILWAUKEE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MILWAUKEE in 2014, it is 18.10%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,255 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $817 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.