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$61,349 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2014)
$79,754 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2014)
+$10,559 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-11 pay table for MIAMI

Each step below already includes the 20.79% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,349 $2,359.58 $29.40 +$10,559
Step 2 $63,394 $2,438.23 $30.38 +$10,911
Step 3 $65,439 $2,516.88 $31.36 +$11,263
Step 4 $67,484 $2,595.54 $32.34 +$11,615
Step 5 $69,529 $2,674.19 $33.32 +$11,967
Step 6 $71,574 $2,752.85 $34.30 +$12,319
Step 7 $73,619 $2,831.50 $35.28 +$12,671
Step 8 $75,664 $2,910.15 $36.25 +$13,023
Step 9 $77,709 $2,988.81 $37.23 +$13,375
Step 10 $79,754 $3,067.46 $38.21 +$13,727

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $50,790
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $61,349
  • Locality add-on +$10,559
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,027
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $79,754

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2014, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,360 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,067. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2014, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $61,349 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,754. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MIAMI in 2014, it is 20.79%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,559 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,360 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.