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$36,838 GS-6 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$47,892 GS-6 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$5,646 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $36,838 $1,416.85 $17.65 +$5,646
Step 2 $38,066 $1,464.08 $18.24 +$5,834
Step 3 $39,294 $1,511.31 $18.83 +$6,022
Step 4 $40,522 $1,558.54 $19.42 +$6,210
Step 5 $41,751 $1,605.81 $20.01 +$6,399
Step 6 $42,979 $1,653.04 $20.59 +$6,587
Step 7 $44,207 $1,700.27 $21.18 +$6,775
Step 8 $45,435 $1,747.50 $21.77 +$6,963
Step 9 $46,664 $1,794.77 $22.36 +$7,152
Step 10 $47,892 $1,842.00 $22.95 +$7,340
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • MILWAUKEE GS-6 Step 1 $36,838
  • Locality add-on +$5,646
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • MILWAUKEE GS-6 Step 10 $47,892

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-6 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,417 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,842. 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-6 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-6 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $36,838 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,892. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,646 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,417 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.