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$38,861 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2017)
$50,523 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2017)
+$7,042 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,861 $1,494.65 $18.62 +$7,042
Step 2 $40,156 $1,544.46 $19.24 +$7,276
Step 3 $41,452 $1,594.31 $19.86 +$7,511
Step 4 $42,748 $1,644.15 $20.48 +$7,746
Step 5 $44,044 $1,694.00 $21.10 +$7,981
Step 6 $45,340 $1,743.85 $21.72 +$8,216
Step 7 $46,635 $1,793.65 $22.35 +$8,450
Step 8 $47,931 $1,843.50 $22.97 +$8,685
Step 9 $49,227 $1,893.35 $23.59 +$8,920
Step 10 $50,523 $1,943.19 $24.21 +$9,155

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $31,819
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $38,861
  • Locality add-on +$7,042
  • Adjustment percent 22.13%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,368
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $50,523

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-6 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2017, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,495 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,943. 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-6 MIAMI page.

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GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2017, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $38,861 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,523. This is 22.13% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,042 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,495 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.