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$31,160 GS-4 Step 1 in MIAMI (2017)
$40,503 GS-4 Step 10 in MIAMI (2017)
+$5,646 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,160 $1,198.46 $14.93 +$5,646
Step 2 $32,198 $1,238.38 $15.43 +$5,834
Step 3 $33,236 $1,278.31 $15.93 +$6,022
Step 4 $34,275 $1,318.27 $16.42 +$6,211
Step 5 $35,313 $1,358.19 $16.92 +$6,399
Step 6 $36,351 $1,398.12 $17.42 +$6,587
Step 7 $37,389 $1,438.04 $17.92 +$6,775
Step 8 $38,427 $1,477.96 $18.41 +$6,963
Step 9 $39,465 $1,517.88 $18.91 +$7,151
Step 10 $40,503 $1,557.81 $19.41 +$7,339

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 1 $31,160
  • Locality add-on +$5,646
  • Adjustment percent 22.13%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 10 $40,503

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-4 in MIAMI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2017, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,198 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,558. 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-4 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-4 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MIAMI?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $31,160 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,503. This is 22.13% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,646 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,198 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.