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$57,085 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2016)
$74,211 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2016)
+$9,927 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for MIAMI

Each step below already includes the 21.05% 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 $57,085 $2,195.58 $27.35 +$9,927
Step 2 $58,988 $2,268.77 $28.26 +$10,258
Step 3 $60,891 $2,341.96 $29.18 +$10,589
Step 4 $62,793 $2,415.12 $30.09 +$10,919
Step 5 $64,696 $2,488.31 $31.00 +$11,250
Step 6 $66,599 $2,561.50 $31.91 +$11,581
Step 7 $68,502 $2,634.69 $32.82 +$11,912
Step 8 $70,405 $2,707.88 $33.74 +$12,243
Step 9 $72,308 $2,781.08 $34.65 +$12,574
Step 10 $74,211 $2,854.27 $35.56 +$12,905

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $57,085
  • Locality add-on +$9,927
  • Adjustment percent 21.05%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $74,211

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 2016, the MIAMI pay area adds a 21.05% 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 $2,196 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,854. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 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 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $57,085 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,211. This is 21.05% 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 2016, it is 21.05%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,927 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 $2,196 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.