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$60,778 GS-10 Step 1 in MILWAUKEE (2020)
$79,012 GS-10 Step 10 in MILWAUKEE (2020)
+$10,532 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for MILWAUKEE

Each step below already includes the 20.96% 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 $60,778 $2,337.62 $29.12 +$10,532
Step 2 $62,804 $2,415.54 $30.09 +$10,883
Step 3 $64,830 $2,493.46 $31.06 +$11,234
Step 4 $66,856 $2,571.38 $32.03 +$11,585
Step 5 $68,882 $2,649.31 $33.01 +$11,936
Step 6 $70,908 $2,727.23 $33.98 +$12,287
Step 7 $72,934 $2,805.15 $34.95 +$12,638
Step 8 $74,960 $2,883.08 $35.92 +$12,989
Step 9 $76,986 $2,961.00 $36.89 +$13,340
Step 10 $79,012 $3,038.92 $37.86 +$13,691
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MILWAUKEE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 1 $60,778
  • Locality add-on +$10,532
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • MILWAUKEE GS-10 Step 10 $79,012

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 2020, the MILWAUKEE pay area adds a 20.96% 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 $2,338 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,039. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MILWAUKEE earns $60,778 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,012. This is 20.96% 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 2020, it is 20.96%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,532 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 $2,338 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.