GS-2 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $31,086 | $14.90 | $1,192.00 |
| Step 2 | $31,826 | $15.25 | $1,220.00 |
| Step 3 | $32,856 | $15.74 | $1,259.20 |
| Step 4 | $33,727 | $16.16 | $1,292.80 |
| Step 5 | $34,104 | $16.34 | $1,307.20 |
| Step 6 | $35,106 | $16.82 | $1,345.60 |
| Step 7 | $36,109 | $17.30 | $1,384.00 |
| Step 8 | $37,112 | $17.78 | $1,422.40 |
| Step 9 | $38,114 | $18.26 | $1,460.80 |
| Step 10 | $39,117 | $18.74 | $1,499.20 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $34,104 |
| Per month | $2,842 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,307.20 |
| Hourly | $16.34 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-3 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-2 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $31,086 at the first step to $39,117 at the top step, with $34,104 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.