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$56,970 GS-10 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2017)
$74,065 GS-10 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2017)
+$9,340 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for MILWAUKEE

Each step below already includes the 19.61% 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 $56,970 $2,191.15 $27.30 +$9,340
Step 2 $58,870 $2,264.23 $28.21 +$9,652
Step 3 $60,769 $2,337.27 $29.12 +$9,963
Step 4 $62,668 $2,410.31 $30.03 +$10,274
Step 5 $64,568 $2,483.38 $30.94 +$10,586
Step 6 $66,467 $2,556.42 $31.85 +$10,897
Step 7 $68,367 $2,629.50 $32.76 +$11,209
Step 8 $70,266 $2,702.54 $33.67 +$11,520
Step 9 $72,165 $2,775.58 $34.58 +$11,831
Step 10 $74,065 $2,848.65 $35.49 +$12,143
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 1 $56,970
  • Locality add-on +$9,340
  • Adjustment percent 19.61%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 10 $74,065

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 2017, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 19.61% 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 $2,191 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,849. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $56,970 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,065. This is 19.61% 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 2017, it is 19.61%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,340 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 $2,191 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.