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$86,349 GS-13 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$112,252 GS-13 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$13,234 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $86,349 $3,321.12 $41.37 +$13,234
Step 2 $89,227 $3,431.81 $42.75 +$13,675
Step 3 $92,105 $3,542.50 $44.13 +$14,116
Step 4 $94,983 $3,653.19 $45.51 +$14,557
Step 5 $97,861 $3,763.88 $46.89 +$14,998
Step 6 $100,739 $3,874.58 $48.27 +$15,439
Step 7 $103,617 $3,985.27 $49.65 +$15,880
Step 8 $106,495 $4,095.96 $51.03 +$16,321
Step 9 $109,374 $4,206.69 $52.41 +$16,763
Step 10 $112,252 $4,317.38 $53.79 +$17,204
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • MILWAUKEE GS-13 Step 1 $86,349
  • Locality add-on +$13,234
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • MILWAUKEE GS-13 Step 10 $112,252

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-13 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,321 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,317. 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-13 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-13 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $86,349 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $112,252. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,234 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,321 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.