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$31,632 GS-4 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2019)
$41,117 GS-4 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2019)
+$5,399 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,632 $1,216.62 $15.16 +$5,399
Step 2 $32,686 $1,257.15 $15.66 +$5,579
Step 3 $33,739 $1,297.65 $16.17 +$5,758
Step 4 $34,793 $1,338.19 $16.67 +$5,938
Step 5 $35,847 $1,378.73 $17.18 +$6,118
Step 6 $36,901 $1,419.27 $17.68 +$6,298
Step 7 $37,955 $1,459.81 $18.19 +$6,478
Step 8 $39,009 $1,500.35 $18.69 +$6,658
Step 9 $40,063 $1,540.88 $19.20 +$6,838
Step 10 $41,117 $1,581.42 $19.70 +$7,018
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 1 $31,632
  • Locality add-on +$5,399
  • Adjustment percent 20.58%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • MILWAUKEE GS-4 Step 10 $41,117

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-4 in MILWAUKEE: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 20.58% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MILWAUKEE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,217 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,581. 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-4 MILWAUKEE page.

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GS-4 in MILWAUKEE questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MILWAUKEE?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $31,632 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,117. This is 20.58% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,399 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MILWAUKEE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns roughly $1,217 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.