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$31,728 GS-4 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$41,243 GS-4 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$5,857 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,728 $1,220.31 $15.20 +$5,857
Step 2 $32,785 $1,260.96 $15.71 +$6,052
Step 3 $33,843 $1,301.65 $16.22 +$6,248
Step 4 $34,900 $1,342.31 $16.72 +$6,443
Step 5 $35,957 $1,382.96 $17.23 +$6,638
Step 6 $37,014 $1,423.62 $17.74 +$6,833
Step 7 $38,071 $1,464.27 $18.24 +$7,028
Step 8 $39,128 $1,504.92 $18.75 +$7,223
Step 9 $40,185 $1,545.58 $19.25 +$7,418
Step 10 $41,243 $1,586.27 $19.76 +$7,614

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,871
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 1 $31,728
  • Locality add-on +$5,857
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,629
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 10 $41,243

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-4 in MIAMI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,220 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,586. 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-4 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-4 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $31,728 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,243. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,857 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,220 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.