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$92,750 GS-13 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$120,576 GS-13 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$17,122 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $92,750 $3,567.31 $44.44 +$17,122
Step 2 $95,842 $3,686.23 $45.92 +$17,693
Step 3 $98,934 $3,805.15 $47.40 +$18,264
Step 4 $102,025 $3,924.04 $48.89 +$18,834
Step 5 $105,117 $4,042.96 $50.37 +$19,405
Step 6 $108,209 $4,161.88 $51.85 +$19,976
Step 7 $111,301 $4,280.81 $53.33 +$20,547
Step 8 $114,392 $4,399.69 $54.81 +$21,117
Step 9 $117,484 $4,518.62 $56.29 +$21,688
Step 10 $120,576 $4,637.54 $57.77 +$22,259

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $75,628
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 1 $92,750
  • Locality add-on +$17,122
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $98,317
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 10 $120,576

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-13 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,567 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,638. 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-13 MIAMI page.

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GS-13 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $92,750 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $120,576. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,122 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,567 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.