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$49,577 GS-9 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
$64,447 GS-9 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2014)
+$7,598 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $49,577 $1,906.81 $23.76 +$7,598
Step 2 $51,229 $1,970.35 $24.55 +$7,851
Step 3 $52,882 $2,033.92 $25.34 +$8,105
Step 4 $54,534 $2,097.46 $26.13 +$8,358
Step 5 $56,186 $2,161.00 $26.92 +$8,611
Step 6 $57,838 $2,224.54 $27.71 +$8,864
Step 7 $59,491 $2,288.12 $28.51 +$9,118
Step 8 $61,143 $2,351.65 $29.30 +$9,371
Step 9 $62,795 $2,415.19 $30.09 +$9,624
Step 10 $64,447 $2,478.73 $30.88 +$9,877
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • MILWAUKEE GS-9 Step 1 $49,577
  • Locality add-on +$7,598
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • MILWAUKEE GS-9 Step 10 $64,447

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-9 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,907 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,479. 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-9 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-9 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $49,577 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,447. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,598 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,907 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.