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$105,632 GS-14 Step 1 in MIAMI (2016)
$137,324 GS-14 Step 10 in MIAMI (2016)
+$18,369 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $105,632 $4,062.77 $50.61 +$18,369
Step 2 $109,153 $4,198.19 $52.30 +$18,981
Step 3 $112,675 $4,333.65 $53.99 +$19,594
Step 4 $116,196 $4,469.08 $55.68 +$20,206
Step 5 $119,717 $4,604.50 $57.36 +$20,818
Step 6 $123,239 $4,739.96 $59.05 +$21,431
Step 7 $126,760 $4,875.38 $60.74 +$22,043
Step 8 $130,281 $5,010.81 $62.43 +$22,655
Step 9 $133,803 $5,146.27 $64.11 +$23,268
Step 10 $137,324 $5,281.69 $65.80 +$23,880

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • MIAMI GS-14 Step 1 $105,632
  • Locality add-on +$18,369
  • Adjustment percent 21.05%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • MIAMI GS-14 Step 10 $137,324

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-14 in MIAMI: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2016, the MIAMI pay area adds a 21.05% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $4,063 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,282. 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-14 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-14 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in MIAMI?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $105,632 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $137,324. This is 21.05% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,369 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $4,063 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.