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$39,569 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$51,434 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$7,305 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,569 $1,521.88 $18.96 +$7,305
Step 2 $40,887 $1,572.58 $19.59 +$7,548
Step 3 $42,205 $1,623.27 $20.22 +$7,791
Step 4 $43,524 $1,674.00 $20.85 +$8,035
Step 5 $44,842 $1,724.69 $21.49 +$8,278
Step 6 $46,160 $1,775.38 $22.12 +$8,521
Step 7 $47,479 $1,826.12 $22.75 +$8,765
Step 8 $48,797 $1,876.81 $23.38 +$9,008
Step 9 $50,116 $1,927.54 $24.01 +$9,252
Step 10 $51,434 $1,978.23 $24.64 +$9,495

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,264
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $39,569
  • Locality add-on +$7,305
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $41,939
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $51,434

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-6 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,522 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,978. 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-6 MIAMI page.

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GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $39,569 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $51,434. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,305 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,522 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.