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$29,906 GS-4 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
$38,878 GS-4 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
+$4,645 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,906 $1,150.23 $14.33 +$4,645
Step 2 $30,903 $1,188.58 $14.81 +$4,800
Step 3 $31,900 $1,226.92 $15.29 +$4,955
Step 4 $32,897 $1,265.27 $15.76 +$5,110
Step 5 $33,894 $1,303.62 $16.24 +$5,265
Step 6 $34,891 $1,341.96 $16.72 +$5,420
Step 7 $35,888 $1,380.31 $17.20 +$5,575
Step 8 $36,884 $1,418.62 $17.67 +$5,729
Step 9 $37,881 $1,456.96 $18.15 +$5,884
Step 10 $38,878 $1,495.31 $18.63 +$6,039
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,261
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 1 $29,906
  • Locality add-on +$4,645
  • Adjustment percent 18.39%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,839
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 10 $38,878

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 2016, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.39% 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 $1,150 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,495. 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-4 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-4 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2016, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $29,906 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,878. This is 18.39% 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 2016, it is 18.39%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,645 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 $1,150 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.