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$85,494 GS-13 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$111,142 GS-13 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$13,103 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $85,494 $3,288.23 $40.97 +$13,103
Step 2 $88,344 $3,397.85 $42.33 +$13,540
Step 3 $91,193 $3,507.42 $43.70 +$13,976
Step 4 $94,043 $3,617.04 $45.06 +$14,413
Step 5 $96,893 $3,726.65 $46.43 +$14,850
Step 6 $99,743 $3,836.27 $47.79 +$15,287
Step 7 $102,592 $3,945.85 $49.16 +$15,723
Step 8 $105,442 $4,055.46 $50.52 +$16,160
Step 9 $108,292 $4,165.08 $51.89 +$16,597
Step 10 $111,142 $4,274.69 $53.25 +$17,034
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • MILWAUKEE GS-13 Step 1 $85,494
  • Locality add-on +$13,103
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • MILWAUKEE GS-13 Step 10 $111,142

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-13 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,288 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,275. 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-13 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-13 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $85,494 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $111,142. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,103 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,288 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.