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$65,075 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$84,601 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$12,013 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,075 $2,502.88 $31.18 +$12,013
Step 2 $67,245 $2,586.35 $32.22 +$12,414
Step 3 $69,414 $2,669.77 $33.26 +$12,814
Step 4 $71,584 $2,753.23 $34.30 +$13,215
Step 5 $73,753 $2,836.65 $35.34 +$13,615
Step 6 $75,923 $2,920.12 $36.38 +$14,016
Step 7 $78,092 $3,003.54 $37.42 +$14,416
Step 8 $80,262 $3,087.00 $38.46 +$14,817
Step 9 $82,431 $3,170.42 $39.50 +$15,217
Step 10 $84,601 $3,253.88 $40.54 +$15,618

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,062
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $65,075
  • Locality add-on +$12,013
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,983
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $84,601

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-11 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,503 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,254. 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-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $65,075 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,601. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,013 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,503 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.