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$87,441 GS-13 Step 1 in MIAMI (2014)
$113,673 GS-13 Step 10 in MIAMI (2014)
+$15,050 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $87,441 $3,363.12 $41.90 +$15,050
Step 2 $90,356 $3,475.23 $43.29 +$15,552
Step 3 $93,270 $3,587.31 $44.69 +$16,053
Step 4 $96,185 $3,699.42 $46.09 +$16,555
Step 5 $99,100 $3,811.54 $47.48 +$17,057
Step 6 $102,014 $3,923.62 $48.88 +$17,558
Step 7 $104,929 $4,035.73 $50.28 +$18,060
Step 8 $107,844 $4,147.85 $51.67 +$18,562
Step 9 $110,758 $4,259.92 $53.07 +$19,063
Step 10 $113,673 $4,372.04 $54.47 +$19,565

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 1 $87,441
  • Locality add-on +$15,050
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 10 $113,673

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-13 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,363 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,372. 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-13 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-13 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MIAMI?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $87,441 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $113,673. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,050 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,363 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.