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$59,983 GS-11 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$77,978 GS-11 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$9,193 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,983 $2,307.04 $28.74 +$9,193
Step 2 $61,982 $2,383.92 $29.70 +$9,499
Step 3 $63,982 $2,460.85 $30.66 +$9,806
Step 4 $65,981 $2,537.73 $31.62 +$10,112
Step 5 $67,981 $2,614.65 $32.57 +$10,419
Step 6 $69,980 $2,691.54 $33.53 +$10,725
Step 7 $71,980 $2,768.46 $34.49 +$11,032
Step 8 $73,979 $2,845.35 $35.45 +$11,338
Step 9 $75,978 $2,922.23 $36.41 +$11,644
Step 10 $77,978 $2,999.15 $37.36 +$11,951
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • MILWAUKEE GS-11 Step 1 $59,983
  • Locality add-on +$9,193
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • MILWAUKEE GS-11 Step 10 $77,978

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-11 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,307 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,999. 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-11 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-11 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $59,983 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,978. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,193 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,307 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.