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$29,538 GS-4 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$38,403 GS-4 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$4,527 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,538 $1,136.08 $14.15 +$4,527
Step 2 $30,523 $1,173.96 $14.63 +$4,678
Step 3 $31,508 $1,211.85 $15.10 +$4,829
Step 4 $32,493 $1,249.73 $15.57 +$4,980
Step 5 $33,478 $1,287.62 $16.04 +$5,131
Step 6 $34,463 $1,325.50 $16.51 +$5,282
Step 7 $35,448 $1,363.38 $16.99 +$5,433
Step 8 $36,433 $1,401.27 $17.46 +$5,584
Step 9 $37,418 $1,439.15 $17.93 +$5,735
Step 10 $38,403 $1,477.04 $18.40 +$5,886
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 1 $29,538
  • Locality add-on +$4,527
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 10 $38,403

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-4 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,136 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,477. 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-4 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-4 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $29,538 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,403. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,527 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,136 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.