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$47,825 GS-8 Step 1 in MIAMI (2017)
$62,169 GS-8 Step 10 in MIAMI (2017)
+$8,666 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,825 $1,839.42 $22.92 +$8,666
Step 2 $49,419 $1,900.73 $23.68 +$8,955
Step 3 $51,012 $1,962.00 $24.44 +$9,243
Step 4 $52,606 $2,023.31 $25.21 +$9,532
Step 5 $54,200 $2,084.62 $25.97 +$9,821
Step 6 $55,794 $2,145.92 $26.73 +$10,110
Step 7 $57,388 $2,207.23 $27.50 +$10,399
Step 8 $58,981 $2,268.50 $28.26 +$10,687
Step 9 $60,575 $2,329.81 $29.02 +$10,976
Step 10 $62,169 $2,391.12 $29.79 +$11,265

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,159
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 1 $47,825
  • Locality add-on +$8,666
  • Adjustment percent 22.13%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $50,904
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 10 $62,169

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-8 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2017, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.13% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,839 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,391. 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-8 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-8 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in MIAMI?
    In 2017, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $47,825 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,169. This is 22.13% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,666 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,839 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.