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$60,583 GS-11 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$78,759 GS-11 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$9,285 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,583 $2,330.12 $29.03 +$9,285
Step 2 $62,602 $2,407.77 $30.00 +$9,594
Step 3 $64,622 $2,485.46 $30.96 +$9,904
Step 4 $66,641 $2,563.12 $31.93 +$10,213
Step 5 $68,661 $2,640.81 $32.90 +$10,523
Step 6 $70,680 $2,718.46 $33.87 +$10,832
Step 7 $72,700 $2,796.15 $34.83 +$11,142
Step 8 $74,720 $2,873.85 $35.80 +$11,452
Step 9 $76,739 $2,951.50 $36.77 +$11,761
Step 10 $78,759 $3,029.19 $37.74 +$12,071
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • MILWAUKEE GS-11 Step 1 $60,583
  • Locality add-on +$9,285
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • MILWAUKEE GS-11 Step 10 $78,759

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-11 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,330 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,029. 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-11 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-11 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $60,583 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,759. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,285 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,330 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.