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$55,142 GS-10 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$71,681 GS-10 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$8,451 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,142 $2,120.85 $26.42 +$8,451
Step 2 $56,980 $2,191.54 $27.30 +$8,733
Step 3 $58,817 $2,262.19 $28.18 +$9,014
Step 4 $60,655 $2,332.88 $29.06 +$9,296
Step 5 $62,493 $2,403.58 $29.94 +$9,578
Step 6 $64,330 $2,474.23 $30.82 +$9,859
Step 7 $66,168 $2,544.92 $31.70 +$10,141
Step 8 $68,006 $2,615.62 $32.59 +$10,423
Step 9 $69,843 $2,686.27 $33.47 +$10,704
Step 10 $71,681 $2,756.96 $34.35 +$10,986
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 1 $55,142
  • Locality add-on +$8,451
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 10 $71,681

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-10 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,121 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,757. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-10 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $55,142 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,681. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MILWAUKEE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MILWAUKEE in 2015, it is 18.10%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,451 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,121 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.