GS-12 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-12 pay in the Milwaukee-Racine locality pay area for 2026. The Milwaukee-Racine area adds 22.42% in locality pay on top of the GS-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $93,606 | $44.85 | $3,588.00 |
| Step 2 | $96,726 | $46.35 | $3,708.00 |
| Step 3 | $99,847 | $47.84 | $3,827.20 |
| Step 4 | $102,967 | $49.34 | $3,947.20 |
| Step 5 | $106,088 | $50.83 | $4,066.40 |
| Step 6 | $109,208 | $52.33 | $4,186.40 |
| Step 7 | $112,329 | $53.82 | $4,305.60 |
| Step 8 | $115,449 | $55.32 | $4,425.60 |
| Step 9 | $118,570 | $56.81 | $4,544.80 |
| Step 10 | $121,690 | $58.31 | $4,664.80 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $86,659 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $106,088 |
| Per month | $8,841 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,066.40 |
| Hourly | $50.83 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Milwaukee-Racine GS scale
- GS-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-13 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-12 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $93,606 at the first step to $121,690 at the top step, with $106,088 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Milwaukee-Racine locality percentage of 22.42%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Milwaukee-Racine rate remained 22.42%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-12 figures for Milwaukee-Racine are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-MIL · effective January 11, 2026 · Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI, 22.42% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.