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$59,231 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$77,002 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$10,934 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for MIAMI

Each step below already includes the 22.64% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,231 $2,278.12 $28.38 +$10,934
Step 2 $61,206 $2,354.08 $29.33 +$11,299
Step 3 $63,180 $2,430.00 $30.27 +$11,663
Step 4 $65,155 $2,505.96 $31.22 +$12,028
Step 5 $67,129 $2,581.88 $32.17 +$12,392
Step 6 $69,104 $2,657.85 $33.11 +$12,757
Step 7 $71,078 $2,733.77 $34.06 +$13,121
Step 8 $73,053 $2,809.73 $35.00 +$13,486
Step 9 $75,027 $2,885.65 $35.95 +$13,850
Step 10 $77,002 $2,961.62 $36.90 +$14,215

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $59,231
  • Locality add-on +$10,934
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $77,002

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-10 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,278 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,962. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-10 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $59,231 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,002. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MIAMI in 2018, it is 22.64%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,934 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,278 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.