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$69,132 GS-11 Step 1 in Milwaukee (2022)
$89,867 GS-11 Step 10 in Milwaukee (2022)
+$12,149 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $69,132 $2,658.92 $33.13 +$12,149
Step 2 $71,436 $2,747.54 $34.23 +$12,554
Step 3 $73,740 $2,836.15 $35.33 +$12,959
Step 4 $76,043 $2,924.73 $36.44 +$13,363
Step 5 $78,347 $3,013.35 $37.54 +$13,768
Step 6 $80,651 $3,101.96 $38.64 +$14,173
Step 7 $82,955 $3,190.58 $39.75 +$14,578
Step 8 $85,259 $3,279.19 $40.85 +$14,983
Step 9 $87,563 $3,367.81 $41.96 +$15,388
Step 10 $89,867 $3,456.42 $43.06 +$15,793
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Milwaukee pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $56,983
  • Milwaukee GS-11 Step 1 $69,132
  • Locality add-on +$12,149
  • Adjustment percent 21.32%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $74,074
  • Milwaukee GS-11 Step 10 $89,867

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-11 in Milwaukee: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2022, the Milwaukee pay area adds a 21.32% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Milwaukee

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Milwaukee earns roughly $2,659 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,456. 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-11 Milwaukee page.

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GS-11 in Milwaukee questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Milwaukee?
    In 2022, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Milwaukee earns $69,132 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,867. This is 21.32% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,149 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Milwaukee?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Milwaukee earns roughly $2,659 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.