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$48,697 GS-8 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$63,310 GS-8 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$8,990 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,697 $1,872.96 $23.33 +$8,990
Step 2 $50,320 $1,935.38 $24.11 +$9,289
Step 3 $51,944 $1,997.85 $24.89 +$9,589
Step 4 $53,568 $2,060.31 $25.67 +$9,889
Step 5 $55,192 $2,122.77 $26.45 +$10,189
Step 6 $56,815 $2,185.19 $27.22 +$10,488
Step 7 $58,439 $2,247.65 $28.00 +$10,788
Step 8 $60,063 $2,310.12 $28.78 +$11,088
Step 9 $61,687 $2,372.58 $29.56 +$11,388
Step 10 $63,310 $2,435.00 $30.34 +$11,687

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $39,707
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 1 $48,697
  • Locality add-on +$8,990
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $51,623
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 10 $63,310

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-8 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,873 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,435. 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-8 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-8 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $48,697 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,310. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,990 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,873 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.