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$50,706 GS-9 Step 1 in MIAMI (2014)
$65,915 GS-9 Step 10 in MIAMI (2014)
+$8,727 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $50,706 $1,950.23 $24.30 +$8,727
Step 2 $52,396 $2,015.23 $25.11 +$9,018
Step 3 $54,086 $2,080.23 $25.92 +$9,309
Step 4 $55,776 $2,145.23 $26.73 +$9,600
Step 5 $57,466 $2,210.23 $27.54 +$9,891
Step 6 $59,156 $2,275.23 $28.34 +$10,182
Step 7 $60,846 $2,340.23 $29.15 +$10,473
Step 8 $62,535 $2,405.19 $29.96 +$10,763
Step 9 $64,225 $2,470.19 $30.77 +$11,054
Step 10 $65,915 $2,535.19 $31.58 +$11,345

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 1 $50,706
  • Locality add-on +$8,727
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 10 $65,915

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-9 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,950 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,535. 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-9 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-9 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MIAMI?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $50,706 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $65,915. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,727 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,950 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.