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$101,027 GS-14 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$131,331 GS-14 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$15,483 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,027 $3,885.65 $48.41 +$15,483
Step 2 $104,394 $4,015.15 $50.02 +$15,999
Step 3 $107,762 $4,144.69 $51.63 +$16,516
Step 4 $111,129 $4,274.19 $53.25 +$17,032
Step 5 $114,496 $4,403.69 $54.86 +$17,548
Step 6 $117,863 $4,533.19 $56.47 +$18,064
Step 7 $121,230 $4,662.69 $58.09 +$18,580
Step 8 $124,597 $4,792.19 $59.70 +$19,096
Step 9 $127,964 $4,921.69 $61.31 +$19,612
Step 10 $131,331 $5,051.19 $62.93 +$20,128
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • MILWAUKEE GS-14 Step 1 $101,027
  • Locality add-on +$15,483
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • MILWAUKEE GS-14 Step 10 $131,331

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-14 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,886 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,051. 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-14 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-14 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $101,027 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $131,331. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,483 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,886 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.