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$76,602 GS-12 Step 1 in MIAMI (2017)
$99,586 GS-12 Step 10 in MIAMI (2017)
+$13,880 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-12 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-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $76,602 $2,946.23 $36.70 +$13,880
Step 2 $79,156 $3,044.46 $37.93 +$14,343
Step 3 $81,710 $3,142.69 $39.15 +$14,806
Step 4 $84,264 $3,240.92 $40.38 +$15,269
Step 5 $86,817 $3,339.12 $41.60 +$15,731
Step 6 $89,371 $3,437.35 $42.82 +$16,194
Step 7 $91,925 $3,535.58 $44.05 +$16,657
Step 8 $94,479 $3,633.81 $45.27 +$17,120
Step 9 $97,032 $3,732.00 $46.49 +$17,582
Step 10 $99,586 $3,830.23 $47.72 +$18,045

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $62,722
  • MIAMI GS-12 Step 1 $76,602
  • Locality add-on +$13,880
  • Adjustment percent 22.13%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $81,541
  • MIAMI GS-12 Step 10 $99,586

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-12 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2017, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,946 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,830. 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-12 MIAMI page.

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GS-12 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in MIAMI?
    In 2017, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $76,602 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,586. This is 22.13% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,880 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,946 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.