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$121,544 GS-15 Step 1 in MIAMI (2014)
$157,100 GS-15 Step 10 in MIAMI (2014)
+$20,920 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $121,544 $4,674.77 $58.24 +$20,920
Step 2 $125,595 $4,830.58 $60.18 +$21,617
Step 3 $129,646 $4,986.38 $62.12 +$22,314
Step 4 $133,698 $5,142.23 $64.06 +$23,012
Step 5 $137,749 $5,298.04 $66.00 +$23,709
Step 6 $141,800 $5,453.85 $67.94 +$24,406
Step 7 $145,852 $5,609.69 $69.89 +$25,104
Step 8 $149,903 $5,765.50 $71.83 +$25,801
Step 9 $153,954 $5,921.31 $73.77 +$26,498
Step 10 $157,100 $6,042.31 $75.28 +$26,290
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $100,624
  • MIAMI GS-15 Step 1 $121,544
  • Locality add-on +$20,920
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $130,810
  • MIAMI GS-15 Step 10 $157,100

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-15 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2014, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $4,675 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 MIAMI page.

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GS-15 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in MIAMI?
    In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $121,544 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,920 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $4,675 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.