GS-9 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,548 | $30.93 | $2,474.40 |
| Step 2 | $66,701 | $31.96 | $2,556.80 |
| Step 3 | $68,853 | $32.99 | $2,639.20 |
| Step 4 | $71,005 | $34.02 | $2,721.60 |
| Step 5 | $73,157 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
| Step 6 | $75,309 | $36.08 | $2,886.40 |
| Step 7 | $77,461 | $37.12 | $2,969.60 |
| Step 8 | $79,613 | $38.15 | $3,052.00 |
| Step 9 | $81,766 | $39.18 | $3,134.40 |
| Step 10 | $83,918 | $40.21 | $3,216.80 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $73,157 |
| Per month | $6,096 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,804.00 |
| Hourly | $35.05 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-10 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-9 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $64,548 at the first step to $83,918 at the top step, with $73,157 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.