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$29,245 GS-4 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$38,014 GS-4 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$4,482 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,245 $1,124.81 $14.01 +$4,482
Step 2 $30,219 $1,162.27 $14.48 +$4,631
Step 3 $31,194 $1,199.77 $14.95 +$4,781
Step 4 $32,168 $1,237.23 $15.41 +$4,930
Step 5 $33,142 $1,274.69 $15.88 +$5,079
Step 6 $34,117 $1,312.19 $16.35 +$5,229
Step 7 $35,091 $1,349.65 $16.81 +$5,378
Step 8 $36,065 $1,387.12 $17.28 +$5,527
Step 9 $37,040 $1,424.62 $17.75 +$5,677
Step 10 $38,014 $1,462.08 $18.21 +$5,826
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $24,763
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 1 $29,245
  • Locality add-on +$4,482
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,188
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 10 $38,014

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-4 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,125 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,462. 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-4 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-4 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $29,245 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,014. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,482 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,125 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.