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$37,677 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2015)
$48,983 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2015)
+$6,485 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $37,677 $1,449.12 $18.05 +$6,485
Step 2 $38,933 $1,497.42 $18.66 +$6,701
Step 3 $40,189 $1,545.73 $19.26 +$6,917
Step 4 $41,445 $1,594.04 $19.86 +$7,133
Step 5 $42,702 $1,642.38 $20.46 +$7,350
Step 6 $43,958 $1,690.69 $21.06 +$7,566
Step 7 $45,214 $1,739.00 $21.66 +$7,782
Step 8 $46,470 $1,787.31 $22.27 +$7,998
Step 9 $47,727 $1,835.65 $22.87 +$8,215
Step 10 $48,983 $1,883.96 $23.47 +$8,431

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,192
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $37,677
  • Locality add-on +$6,485
  • Adjustment percent 20.79%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,552
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $48,983

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 2015, 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 $1,449 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,884. 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-6 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2015, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $37,677 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $48,983. 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 2015, it is 20.79%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,485 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 $1,449 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.