GS-14 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $131,535 | $63.03 | $5,042.40 |
| Step 2 | $135,920 | $65.13 | $5,210.40 |
| Step 3 | $140,306 | $67.23 | $5,378.40 |
| Step 4 | $144,691 | $69.33 | $5,546.40 |
| Step 5 | $149,076 | $71.43 | $5,714.40 |
| Step 6 | $153,461 | $73.53 | $5,882.40 |
| Step 7 | $157,846 | $75.63 | $6,050.40 |
| Step 8 | $162,231 | $77.73 | $6,218.40 |
| Step 9 | $166,616 | $79.84 | $6,387.20 |
| Step 10 | $171,001 | $81.94 | $6,555.20 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $149,076 |
| Per month | $12,423 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,714.40 |
| Hourly | $71.43 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-15 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-14 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $131,535 at the first step to $171,001 at the top step, with $149,076 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.