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$37,304 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2014)
$48,490 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2014)
+$6,421 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $37,304 $1,434.77 $17.87 +$6,421
Step 2 $38,547 $1,482.58 $18.47 +$6,635
Step 3 $39,789 $1,530.35 $19.07 +$6,848
Step 4 $41,032 $1,578.15 $19.66 +$7,062
Step 5 $42,275 $1,625.96 $20.26 +$7,276
Step 6 $43,518 $1,673.77 $20.85 +$7,490
Step 7 $44,761 $1,721.58 $21.45 +$7,704
Step 8 $46,004 $1,769.38 $22.04 +$7,918
Step 9 $47,247 $1,817.19 $22.64 +$8,132
Step 10 $48,490 $1,865.00 $23.23 +$8,346

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $37,304
  • Locality add-on +$6,421
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $48,490

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-6 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,435 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,865. 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-6 MIAMI page.

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GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $37,304 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,490. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,421 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,435 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.