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$62,921 GS-10 Step 1 in Milwaukee (2022)
$81,800 GS-10 Step 10 in Milwaukee (2022)
+$11,057 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Milwaukee

Each step below already includes the 21.32% 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 $62,921 $2,420.04 $30.15 +$11,057
Step 2 $65,019 $2,500.73 $31.15 +$11,426
Step 3 $67,117 $2,581.42 $32.16 +$11,795
Step 4 $69,214 $2,662.08 $33.16 +$12,163
Step 5 $71,312 $2,742.77 $34.17 +$12,532
Step 6 $73,410 $2,823.46 $35.17 +$12,901
Step 7 $75,507 $2,904.12 $36.18 +$13,269
Step 8 $77,605 $2,984.81 $37.18 +$13,638
Step 9 $79,702 $3,065.46 $38.19 +$14,006
Step 10 $81,800 $3,146.15 $39.20 +$14,375
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Milwaukee pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Milwaukee GS-10 Step 1 $62,921
  • Locality add-on +$11,057
  • Adjustment percent 21.32%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Milwaukee GS-10 Step 10 $81,800

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 2022, the Milwaukee pay area adds a 21.32% 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 $2,420 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,146. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 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 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Milwaukee earns $62,921 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,800. This is 21.32% 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 2022, it is 21.32%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,057 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 $2,420 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.