GS-4 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $38,076 | $18.24 | $1,459.20 |
| Step 2 | $39,346 | $18.85 | $1,508.00 |
| Step 3 | $40,615 | $19.46 | $1,556.80 |
| Step 4 | $41,885 | $20.07 | $1,605.60 |
| Step 5 | $43,154 | $20.68 | $1,654.40 |
| Step 6 | $44,424 | $21.29 | $1,703.20 |
| Step 7 | $45,693 | $21.89 | $1,751.20 |
| Step 8 | $46,963 | $22.50 | $1,800.00 |
| Step 9 | $48,232 | $23.11 | $1,848.80 |
| Step 10 | $49,502 | $23.72 | $1,897.60 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $43,154 |
| Per month | $3,596 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,654.40 |
| Hourly | $20.68 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-5 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-4 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $38,076 at the first step to $49,502 at the top step, with $43,154 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.