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$62,717 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2016)
$81,532 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2016)
+$10,906 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,717 $2,412.19 $30.05 +$10,906
Step 2 $64,808 $2,492.62 $31.05 +$11,270
Step 3 $66,898 $2,573.00 $32.05 +$11,633
Step 4 $68,989 $2,653.42 $33.06 +$11,997
Step 5 $71,079 $2,733.81 $34.06 +$12,360
Step 6 $73,170 $2,814.23 $35.06 +$12,724
Step 7 $75,260 $2,894.62 $36.06 +$13,087
Step 8 $77,351 $2,975.04 $37.06 +$13,451
Step 9 $79,441 $3,055.42 $38.06 +$13,814
Step 10 $81,532 $3,135.85 $39.07 +$14,178

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $51,811
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $62,717
  • Locality add-on +$10,906
  • Adjustment percent 21.05%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $67,354
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $81,532

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 2016, the MIAMI pay area adds a 21.05% 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 $2,412 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,136. 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-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2016, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $62,717 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,532. This is 21.05% 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 2016, it is 21.05%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,906 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 $2,412 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.