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$30,211 GS-4 Step 1 in MIAMI (2015)
$39,277 GS-4 Step 10 in MIAMI (2015)
+$5,200 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,211 $1,161.96 $14.48 +$5,200
Step 2 $31,218 $1,200.69 $14.96 +$5,373
Step 3 $32,226 $1,239.46 $15.44 +$5,547
Step 4 $33,233 $1,278.19 $15.92 +$5,720
Step 5 $34,240 $1,316.92 $16.41 +$5,893
Step 6 $35,248 $1,355.69 $16.89 +$6,067
Step 7 $36,255 $1,394.42 $17.37 +$6,240
Step 8 $37,263 $1,433.19 $17.85 +$6,414
Step 9 $38,270 $1,471.92 $18.34 +$6,587
Step 10 $39,277 $1,510.65 $18.82 +$6,760

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,011
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 1 $30,211
  • Locality add-on +$5,200
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $32,517
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 10 $39,277

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-4 in MIAMI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2015, the MIAMI pay area adds a 20.79% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,162 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,511. 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-4 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-4 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MIAMI?
    In 2015, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $30,211 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,277. This is 20.79% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,200 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,162 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.