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$71,896 GS-12 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$93,462 GS-12 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$11,019 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $71,896 $2,765.23 $34.45 +$11,019
Step 2 $74,292 $2,857.38 $35.60 +$11,386
Step 3 $76,688 $2,949.54 $36.75 +$11,753
Step 4 $79,084 $3,041.69 $37.89 +$12,120
Step 5 $81,481 $3,133.88 $39.04 +$12,488
Step 6 $83,877 $3,226.04 $40.19 +$12,855
Step 7 $86,273 $3,318.19 $41.34 +$13,222
Step 8 $88,669 $3,410.35 $42.49 +$13,589
Step 9 $91,066 $3,502.54 $43.63 +$13,957
Step 10 $93,462 $3,594.69 $44.78 +$14,324
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 1 $71,896
  • Locality add-on +$11,019
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 10 $93,462

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-12 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,765 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,595. 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-12 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-12 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $71,896 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $93,462. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,019 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,765 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.