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$42,293 GS-7 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2017)
$54,985 GS-7 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2017)
+$6,934 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,293 $1,626.65 $20.26 +$6,934
Step 2 $43,703 $1,680.88 $20.94 +$7,165
Step 3 $45,113 $1,735.12 $21.62 +$7,396
Step 4 $46,524 $1,789.38 $22.29 +$7,628
Step 5 $47,934 $1,843.62 $22.97 +$7,859
Step 6 $49,344 $1,897.85 $23.64 +$8,090
Step 7 $50,754 $1,952.08 $24.32 +$8,321
Step 8 $52,164 $2,006.31 $24.99 +$8,552
Step 9 $53,575 $2,060.58 $25.67 +$8,784
Step 10 $54,985 $2,114.81 $26.35 +$9,015
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,359
  • MILWAUKEE GS-7 Step 1 $42,293
  • Locality add-on +$6,934
  • Adjustment percent 19.61%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $45,970
  • MILWAUKEE GS-7 Step 10 $54,985

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-7 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2017, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 19.61% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,627 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,115. 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-7 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-7 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2017, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $42,293 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,985. This is 19.61% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,934 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,627 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.