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$76,409 GS-12 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2018)
$99,332 GS-12 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2018)
+$12,809 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-12 pay table for MILWAUKEE

Each step below already includes the 20.14% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $76,409 $2,938.81 $36.61 +$12,809
Step 2 $78,956 $3,036.77 $37.83 +$13,236
Step 3 $81,503 $3,134.73 $39.05 +$13,663
Step 4 $84,050 $3,232.69 $40.27 +$14,090
Step 5 $86,597 $3,330.65 $41.49 +$14,517
Step 6 $89,144 $3,428.62 $42.71 +$14,944
Step 7 $91,691 $3,526.58 $43.93 +$15,371
Step 8 $94,238 $3,624.54 $45.15 +$15,798
Step 9 $96,785 $3,722.50 $46.38 +$16,225
Step 10 $99,332 $3,820.46 $47.60 +$16,652
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $63,600
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 1 $76,409
  • Locality add-on +$12,809
  • Adjustment percent 20.14%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $82,680
  • MILWAUKEE GS-12 Step 10 $99,332

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-12 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2018, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 20.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 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-12 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,939 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,820. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-12 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2018, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $76,409 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,332. This is 20.14% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MILWAUKEE in 2018, it is 20.14%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,809 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $2,939 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.