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$44,886 GS-8 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$58,353 GS-8 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$6,879 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,886 $1,726.38 $21.51 +$6,879
Step 2 $46,383 $1,783.96 $22.22 +$7,109
Step 3 $47,879 $1,841.50 $22.94 +$7,338
Step 4 $49,375 $1,899.04 $23.66 +$7,567
Step 5 $50,872 $1,956.62 $24.38 +$7,797
Step 6 $52,368 $2,014.15 $25.09 +$8,026
Step 7 $53,864 $2,071.69 $25.81 +$8,255
Step 8 $55,361 $2,129.27 $26.53 +$8,485
Step 9 $56,857 $2,186.81 $27.24 +$8,714
Step 10 $58,353 $2,244.35 $27.96 +$8,943
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $38,007
  • MILWAUKEE GS-8 Step 1 $44,886
  • Locality add-on +$6,879
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $49,410
  • MILWAUKEE GS-8 Step 10 $58,353

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-8 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,726 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,244. 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-8 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-8 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $44,886 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,353. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,879 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,726 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.