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$58,171 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2017)
$75,625 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2017)
+$10,541 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for MIAMI

Each step below already includes the 22.13% 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 $58,171 $2,237.35 $27.87 +$10,541
Step 2 $60,110 $2,311.92 $28.80 +$10,892
Step 3 $62,049 $2,386.50 $29.73 +$11,243
Step 4 $63,989 $2,461.12 $30.66 +$11,595
Step 5 $65,928 $2,535.69 $31.59 +$11,946
Step 6 $67,868 $2,610.31 $32.52 +$12,298
Step 7 $69,807 $2,684.88 $33.45 +$12,649
Step 8 $71,746 $2,759.46 $34.38 +$13,000
Step 9 $73,686 $2,834.08 $35.31 +$13,352
Step 10 $75,625 $2,908.65 $36.24 +$13,703

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $58,171
  • Locality add-on +$10,541
  • Adjustment percent 22.13%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $75,625

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 2017, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.13% 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 $2,237 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,909. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $58,171 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,625. This is 22.13% 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 2017, it is 22.13%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,541 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 $2,237 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.