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$89,210 GS-13 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2017)
$115,971 GS-13 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2017)
+$14,626 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $89,210 $3,431.15 $42.75 +$14,626
Step 2 $92,183 $3,545.50 $44.17 +$15,113
Step 3 $95,157 $3,659.88 $45.60 +$15,601
Step 4 $98,130 $3,774.23 $47.02 +$16,088
Step 5 $101,104 $3,888.62 $48.44 +$16,576
Step 6 $104,077 $4,002.96 $49.87 +$17,063
Step 7 $107,051 $4,117.35 $51.29 +$17,551
Step 8 $110,024 $4,231.69 $52.72 +$18,038
Step 9 $112,998 $4,346.08 $54.14 +$18,526
Step 10 $115,971 $4,460.42 $55.57 +$19,013
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $74,584
  • MILWAUKEE GS-13 Step 1 $89,210
  • Locality add-on +$14,626
  • Adjustment percent 19.61%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $96,958
  • MILWAUKEE GS-13 Step 10 $115,971

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-13 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2017, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 19.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,431 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,460. 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-13 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-13 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2017, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $89,210 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $115,971. This is 19.61% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,626 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $3,431 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.