GS-7 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $52,770 | $25.29 | $2,023.20 |
| Step 2 | $54,530 | $26.13 | $2,090.40 |
| Step 3 | $56,289 | $26.97 | $2,157.60 |
| Step 4 | $58,048 | $27.81 | $2,224.80 |
| Step 5 | $59,807 | $28.66 | $2,292.80 |
| Step 6 | $61,566 | $29.50 | $2,360.00 |
| Step 7 | $63,325 | $30.34 | $2,427.20 |
| Step 8 | $65,085 | $31.19 | $2,495.20 |
| Step 9 | $66,844 | $32.03 | $2,562.40 |
| Step 10 | $68,603 | $32.87 | $2,629.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $59,807 |
| Per month | $4,984 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,292.80 |
| Hourly | $28.66 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-8 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-7 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $52,770 at the first step to $68,603 at the top step, with $59,807 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.