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$63,909 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2017)
$83,079 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2017)
+$11,580 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $63,909 $2,458.04 $30.62 +$11,580
Step 2 $66,039 $2,539.96 $31.64 +$11,966
Step 3 $68,169 $2,621.88 $32.66 +$12,352
Step 4 $70,299 $2,703.81 $33.68 +$12,738
Step 5 $72,429 $2,785.73 $34.70 +$13,124
Step 6 $74,559 $2,867.65 $35.73 +$13,510
Step 7 $76,689 $2,949.58 $36.75 +$13,896
Step 8 $78,819 $3,031.50 $37.77 +$14,282
Step 9 $80,949 $3,113.42 $38.79 +$14,668
Step 10 $83,079 $3,195.35 $39.81 +$15,054

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $63,909
  • Locality add-on +$11,580
  • Adjustment percent 22.13%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $83,079

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 2017, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.13% 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 $2,458 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,195. 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-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $63,909 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,079. This is 22.13% 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 2017, it is 22.13%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,580 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 $2,458 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.