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$55,830 GS-10 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
$72,580 GS-10 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
+$8,672 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for MILWAUKEE

Each step below already includes the 18.39% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,830 $2,147.31 $26.75 +$8,672
Step 2 $57,691 $2,218.88 $27.64 +$8,961
Step 3 $59,553 $2,290.50 $28.54 +$9,251
Step 4 $61,414 $2,362.08 $29.43 +$9,540
Step 5 $63,275 $2,433.65 $30.32 +$9,829
Step 6 $65,136 $2,505.23 $31.21 +$10,118
Step 7 $66,997 $2,576.81 $32.10 +$10,407
Step 8 $68,858 $2,648.38 $32.99 +$10,696
Step 9 $70,719 $2,719.96 $33.89 +$10,985
Step 10 $72,580 $2,791.54 $34.78 +$11,274
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 1 $55,830
  • Locality add-on +$8,672
  • Adjustment percent 18.39%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 10 $72,580

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-10 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2016, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.39% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,147 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,792. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-10 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $55,830 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,580. This is 18.39% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MILWAUKEE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MILWAUKEE in 2016, it is 18.39%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,672 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,147 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.