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$72,615 GS-12 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$94,404 GS-12 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$11,129 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $72,615 $2,792.88 $34.79 +$11,129
Step 2 $75,036 $2,886.00 $35.95 +$11,500
Step 3 $77,457 $2,979.12 $37.11 +$11,871
Step 4 $79,878 $3,072.23 $38.27 +$12,242
Step 5 $82,299 $3,165.35 $39.43 +$12,613
Step 6 $84,720 $3,258.46 $40.59 +$12,984
Step 7 $87,141 $3,351.58 $41.75 +$13,355
Step 8 $89,562 $3,444.69 $42.91 +$13,726
Step 9 $91,983 $3,537.81 $44.07 +$14,097
Step 10 $94,404 $3,630.92 $45.23 +$14,468
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $61,486
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 1 $72,615
  • Locality add-on +$11,129
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,936
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 10 $94,404

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-12 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,793 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,631. 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-12 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-12 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $72,615 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $94,404. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,129 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,793 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.