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$56,398 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2015)
$73,313 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2015)
+$9,707 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,398 $2,169.15 $27.02 +$9,707
Step 2 $58,278 $2,241.46 $27.92 +$10,031
Step 3 $60,157 $2,313.73 $28.82 +$10,354
Step 4 $62,037 $2,386.04 $29.73 +$10,678
Step 5 $63,916 $2,458.31 $30.63 +$11,001
Step 6 $65,796 $2,530.62 $31.53 +$11,325
Step 7 $67,675 $2,602.88 $32.43 +$11,648
Step 8 $69,555 $2,675.19 $33.33 +$11,972
Step 9 $71,434 $2,747.46 $34.23 +$12,295
Step 10 $73,313 $2,819.73 $35.13 +$12,618

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $56,398
  • Locality add-on +$9,707
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $73,313

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-10 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2015, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,169 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,820. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-10 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MIAMI?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $56,398 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,313. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MIAMI in 2015, it is 20.79%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,707 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,169 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.