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$66,245 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2019)
$86,124 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2019)
+$12,440 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $66,245 $2,547.88 $31.74 +$12,440
Step 2 $68,453 $2,632.81 $32.80 +$12,854
Step 3 $70,662 $2,717.77 $33.86 +$13,269
Step 4 $72,871 $2,802.73 $34.92 +$13,684
Step 5 $75,080 $2,887.69 $35.98 +$14,099
Step 6 $77,289 $2,972.65 $37.03 +$14,514
Step 7 $79,497 $3,057.58 $38.09 +$14,928
Step 8 $81,706 $3,142.54 $39.15 +$15,343
Step 9 $83,915 $3,227.50 $40.21 +$15,758
Step 10 $86,124 $3,312.46 $41.27 +$16,173

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $66,245
  • Locality add-on +$12,440
  • Adjustment percent 23.12%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $86,124

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-11 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.12% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,548 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,312. 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-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $66,245 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $86,124. This is 23.12% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,440 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,548 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.