GS-5 Pay — Milwaukee-Racine (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,601 | $20.41 | $1,632.80 |
| Step 2 | $44,021 | $21.09 | $1,687.20 |
| Step 3 | $45,441 | $21.77 | $1,741.60 |
| Step 4 | $46,861 | $22.45 | $1,796.00 |
| Step 5 | $48,281 | $23.13 | $1,850.40 |
| Step 6 | $49,701 | $23.81 | $1,904.80 |
| Step 7 | $51,121 | $24.49 | $1,959.20 |
| Step 8 | $52,541 | $25.18 | $2,014.40 |
| Step 9 | $53,962 | $25.86 | $2,068.80 |
| Step 10 | $55,382 | $26.54 | $2,123.20 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $39,439 |
| Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha, WI locality | 22.42% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,281 |
| Per month | $4,023 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,850.40 |
| Hourly | $23.13 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-6 in Milwaukee-Racine
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Milwaukee-Racine?
For 2026, GS-5 in Milwaukee-Racine ranges from $42,601 at the first step to $55,382 at the top step, with $48,281 near the middle.
How is Milwaukee-Racine locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.