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$69,049 GS-10 Step 1 in Milwaukee (2024)
$89,761 GS-10 Step 10 in Milwaukee (2024)
+$12,521 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Milwaukee

Each step below already includes the 22.15% 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 $69,049 $2,655.73 $33.09 +$12,521
Step 2 $71,350 $2,744.23 $34.19 +$12,938
Step 3 $73,652 $2,832.77 $35.29 +$13,356
Step 4 $75,953 $2,921.27 $36.39 +$13,773
Step 5 $78,254 $3,009.77 $37.50 +$14,190
Step 6 $80,555 $3,098.27 $38.60 +$14,607
Step 7 $82,857 $3,186.81 $39.70 +$15,025
Step 8 $85,158 $3,275.31 $40.80 +$15,442
Step 9 $87,459 $3,363.81 $41.91 +$15,859
Step 10 $89,761 $3,452.35 $43.01 +$16,277
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Milwaukee pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Milwaukee GS-10 Step 1 $69,049
  • Locality add-on +$12,521
  • Adjustment percent 22.15%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Milwaukee GS-10 Step 10 $89,761

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 2024, the Milwaukee pay area adds a 22.15% 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 $2,656 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,452. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Milwaukee earns $69,049 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,761. This is 22.15% 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 2024, it is 22.15%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,521 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 $2,656 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.