GS-14 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)

$149,076
A GS-14 Step 5 in Milwaukee-Racine earns $149,076 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-14 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges $131,535–$171,001.
Milwaukee-Racine locality pay: 22.42% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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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$149,076/yr
Base pay (before locality)$121,774
Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality22.42%
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.

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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.