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$61,963 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2015)
$80,552 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2015)
+$10,665 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $61,963 $2,383.19 $29.69 +$10,665
Step 2 $64,028 $2,462.62 $30.68 +$11,020
Step 3 $66,094 $2,542.08 $31.67 +$11,376
Step 4 $68,159 $2,621.50 $32.66 +$11,731
Step 5 $70,225 $2,700.96 $33.65 +$12,087
Step 6 $72,290 $2,780.38 $34.64 +$12,442
Step 7 $74,356 $2,859.85 $35.63 +$12,798
Step 8 $76,421 $2,939.27 $36.62 +$13,153
Step 9 $78,487 $3,018.73 $37.61 +$13,509
Step 10 $80,552 $3,098.15 $38.60 +$13,864

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,298
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $61,963
  • Locality add-on +$10,665
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $66,688
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $80,552

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-11 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2015, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,383 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,098. 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-11 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2015, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $61,963 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,552. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,665 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,383 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.