GS-13 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $111,310 | $53.33 | $4,266.40 |
| Step 2 | $115,021 | $55.11 | $4,408.80 |
| Step 3 | $118,731 | $56.89 | $4,551.20 |
| Step 4 | $122,442 | $58.67 | $4,693.60 |
| Step 5 | $126,153 | $60.45 | $4,836.00 |
| Step 6 | $129,863 | $62.22 | $4,977.60 |
| Step 7 | $133,574 | $64.00 | $5,120.00 |
| Step 8 | $137,284 | $65.78 | $5,262.40 |
| Step 9 | $140,995 | $67.56 | $5,404.80 |
| Step 10 | $144,705 | $69.34 | $5,547.20 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $126,153 |
| Per month | $10,513 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,836.00 |
| Hourly | $60.45 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-14 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-13 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $111,310 at the first step to $144,705 at the top step, with $126,153 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.