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$73,521 GS-12 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
$95,577 GS-12 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
+$11,420 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,521 $2,827.73 $35.23 +$11,420
Step 2 $75,972 $2,922.00 $36.40 +$11,801
Step 3 $78,423 $3,016.27 $37.58 +$12,182
Step 4 $80,873 $3,110.50 $38.75 +$12,562
Step 5 $83,324 $3,204.77 $39.93 +$12,943
Step 6 $85,775 $3,299.04 $41.10 +$13,324
Step 7 $88,225 $3,393.27 $42.27 +$13,704
Step 8 $90,676 $3,487.54 $43.45 +$14,085
Step 9 $93,127 $3,581.81 $44.62 +$14,466
Step 10 $95,577 $3,676.04 $45.80 +$14,846
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,101
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 1 $73,521
  • Locality add-on +$11,420
  • Adjustment percent 18.39%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $80,731
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 10 $95,577

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-12 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2016, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.39% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 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-12 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,828 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,676. 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-12 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-12 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2016, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $73,521 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,577. This is 18.39% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,420 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,828 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.