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$50,698 GS-9 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
$65,903 GS-9 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2016)
+$7,875 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $50,698 $1,949.92 $24.29 +$7,875
Step 2 $52,388 $2,014.92 $25.10 +$8,138
Step 3 $54,077 $2,079.88 $25.91 +$8,400
Step 4 $55,766 $2,144.85 $26.72 +$8,662
Step 5 $57,456 $2,209.85 $27.53 +$8,925
Step 6 $59,145 $2,274.81 $28.34 +$9,187
Step 7 $60,835 $2,339.81 $29.15 +$9,450
Step 8 $62,524 $2,404.77 $29.96 +$9,712
Step 9 $64,214 $2,469.77 $30.77 +$9,975
Step 10 $65,903 $2,534.73 $31.58 +$10,237
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $42,823
  • MILWAUKEE GS-9 Step 1 $50,698
  • Locality add-on +$7,875
  • Adjustment percent 18.39%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $55,666
  • MILWAUKEE GS-9 Step 10 $65,903

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 2016, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 18.39% 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 $1,950 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,535. 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-9 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-9 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2016, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $50,698 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,903. This is 18.39% 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 2016, it is 18.39%. On a GS-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,875 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 $1,950 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.