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$107,369 GS-14 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2018)
$139,580 GS-14 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2018)
+$17,999 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $107,369 $4,129.58 $51.45 +$17,999
Step 2 $110,948 $4,267.23 $53.16 +$18,599
Step 3 $114,527 $4,404.88 $54.88 +$19,199
Step 4 $118,106 $4,542.54 $56.59 +$19,799
Step 5 $121,685 $4,680.19 $58.31 +$20,399
Step 6 $125,264 $4,817.85 $60.02 +$20,999
Step 7 $128,843 $4,955.50 $61.74 +$21,599
Step 8 $132,422 $5,093.15 $63.45 +$22,199
Step 9 $136,001 $5,230.81 $65.17 +$22,799
Step 10 $139,580 $5,368.46 $66.88 +$23,399
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $89,370
  • MILWAUKEE GS-14 Step 1 $107,369
  • Locality add-on +$17,999
  • Adjustment percent 20.14%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $116,181
  • MILWAUKEE GS-14 Step 10 $139,580

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-14 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2018, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 20.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $4,130 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,368. 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-14 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-14 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2018, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $107,369 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $139,580. This is 20.14% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,999 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $4,130 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.