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$73,533 GS-12 Step 1 in MIAMI (2014)
$95,591 GS-12 Step 10 in MIAMI (2014)
+$12,656 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,533 $2,828.19 $35.23 +$12,656
Step 2 $75,984 $2,922.46 $36.41 +$13,078
Step 3 $78,435 $3,016.73 $37.58 +$13,500
Step 4 $80,886 $3,111.00 $38.76 +$13,922
Step 5 $83,337 $3,205.27 $39.93 +$14,344
Step 6 $85,787 $3,299.50 $41.11 +$14,765
Step 7 $88,238 $3,393.77 $42.28 +$15,187
Step 8 $90,689 $3,488.04 $43.45 +$15,609
Step 9 $93,140 $3,582.31 $44.63 +$16,031
Step 10 $95,591 $3,676.58 $45.80 +$16,453

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $60,877
  • MIAMI GS-12 Step 1 $73,533
  • Locality add-on +$12,656
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $79,138
  • MIAMI GS-12 Step 10 $95,591

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-12 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2014, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,828 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,677. 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-12 MIAMI page.

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GS-12 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in MIAMI?
    In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $73,533 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,591. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,656 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,828 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.