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$59,052 GS-10 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2019)
$76,762 GS-10 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2019)
+$10,079 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for MILWAUKEE

Each step below already includes the 20.58% 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 $59,052 $2,271.23 $28.30 +$10,079
Step 2 $61,020 $2,346.92 $29.24 +$10,415
Step 3 $62,987 $2,422.58 $30.18 +$10,750
Step 4 $64,955 $2,498.27 $31.12 +$11,086
Step 5 $66,923 $2,573.96 $32.07 +$11,422
Step 6 $68,891 $2,649.65 $33.01 +$11,758
Step 7 $70,859 $2,725.35 $33.95 +$12,094
Step 8 $72,827 $2,801.04 $34.90 +$12,430
Step 9 $74,795 $2,876.73 $35.84 +$12,766
Step 10 $76,762 $2,952.38 $36.78 +$13,101
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 1 $59,052
  • Locality add-on +$10,079
  • Adjustment percent 20.58%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 10 $76,762

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 2019, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 20.58% 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 $2,271 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,952. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $59,052 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,762. This is 20.58% 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 2019, it is 20.58%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,079 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 $2,271 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.