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$60,296 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2019)
$78,379 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2019)
+$11,323 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for MIAMI

Each step below already includes the 23.12% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,296 $2,319.08 $28.89 +$11,323
Step 2 $62,305 $2,396.35 $29.85 +$11,700
Step 3 $64,314 $2,473.62 $30.82 +$12,077
Step 4 $66,324 $2,550.92 $31.78 +$12,455
Step 5 $68,333 $2,628.19 $32.74 +$12,832
Step 6 $70,342 $2,705.46 $33.70 +$13,209
Step 7 $72,351 $2,782.73 $34.67 +$13,586
Step 8 $74,361 $2,860.04 $35.63 +$13,964
Step 9 $76,370 $2,937.31 $36.59 +$14,341
Step 10 $78,379 $3,014.58 $37.56 +$14,718

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $60,296
  • Locality add-on +$11,323
  • Adjustment percent 23.12%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $78,379

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-10 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2019, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.12% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,319 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,015. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-10 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MIAMI?
    In 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $60,296 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,379. This is 23.12% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MIAMI in 2019, it is 23.12%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,323 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,319 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.