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$53,786 GS-9 Step 1 in MIAMI (2018)
$69,923 GS-9 Step 10 in MIAMI (2018)
+$9,929 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,786 $2,068.69 $25.77 +$9,929
Step 2 $55,579 $2,137.65 $26.63 +$10,260
Step 3 $57,372 $2,206.62 $27.49 +$10,591
Step 4 $59,165 $2,275.58 $28.35 +$10,922
Step 5 $60,958 $2,344.54 $29.21 +$11,253
Step 6 $62,751 $2,413.50 $30.07 +$11,584
Step 7 $64,544 $2,482.46 $30.93 +$11,915
Step 8 $66,337 $2,551.42 $31.79 +$12,246
Step 9 $68,130 $2,620.38 $32.64 +$12,577
Step 10 $69,923 $2,689.35 $33.50 +$12,908

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $43,857
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 1 $53,786
  • Locality add-on +$9,929
  • Adjustment percent 22.64%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $57,015
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 10 $69,923

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-9 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2018, the MIAMI pay area adds a 22.64% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,069 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,689. 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-9 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-9 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MIAMI?
    In 2018, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $53,786 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,923. This is 22.64% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,929 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,069 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.