GS-8 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,441 | $28.00 | $2,240.00 |
| Step 2 | $60,389 | $28.94 | $2,315.20 |
| Step 3 | $62,336 | $29.87 | $2,389.60 |
| Step 4 | $64,284 | $30.80 | $2,464.00 |
| Step 5 | $66,232 | $31.74 | $2,539.20 |
| Step 6 | $68,179 | $32.67 | $2,613.60 |
| Step 7 | $70,127 | $33.60 | $2,688.00 |
| Step 8 | $72,075 | $34.54 | $2,763.20 |
| Step 9 | $74,022 | $35.47 | $2,837.60 |
| Step 10 | $75,970 | $36.40 | $2,912.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $66,232 |
| Per month | $5,519 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,539.20 |
| Hourly | $31.74 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-9 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-8 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $58,441 at the first step to $75,970 at the top step, with $66,232 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.