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$50,073 GS-9 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
$65,092 GS-9 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2015)
+$7,674 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $50,073 $1,925.88 $23.99 +$7,674
Step 2 $51,742 $1,990.08 $24.79 +$7,930
Step 3 $53,411 $2,054.27 $25.59 +$8,186
Step 4 $55,079 $2,118.42 $26.39 +$8,441
Step 5 $56,748 $2,182.62 $27.19 +$8,697
Step 6 $58,417 $2,246.81 $27.99 +$8,953
Step 7 $60,086 $2,311.00 $28.79 +$9,209
Step 8 $61,754 $2,375.15 $29.59 +$9,464
Step 9 $63,423 $2,439.35 $30.39 +$9,720
Step 10 $65,092 $2,503.54 $31.19 +$9,976
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,399
  • MILWAUKEE GS-9 Step 1 $50,073
  • Locality add-on +$7,674
  • Adjustment percent 18.10%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,116
  • MILWAUKEE GS-9 Step 10 $65,092

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-9 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2015, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.10% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,926 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,504. 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-9 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-9 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2015, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $50,073 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,092. This is 18.10% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,674 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,926 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.