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$94,417 GS-13 Step 1 in MIAMI (2019)
$122,740 GS-13 Step 10 in MIAMI (2019)
+$17,730 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $94,417 $3,631.42 $45.24 +$17,730
Step 2 $97,564 $3,752.46 $46.75 +$18,321
Step 3 $100,711 $3,873.50 $48.26 +$18,912
Step 4 $103,858 $3,994.54 $49.76 +$19,503
Step 5 $107,005 $4,115.58 $51.27 +$20,094
Step 6 $110,152 $4,236.62 $52.78 +$20,685
Step 7 $113,299 $4,357.65 $54.29 +$21,276
Step 8 $116,446 $4,478.69 $55.80 +$21,867
Step 9 $119,593 $4,599.73 $57.30 +$22,458
Step 10 $122,740 $4,720.77 $58.81 +$23,049

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $76,687
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 1 $94,417
  • Locality add-on +$17,730
  • Adjustment percent 23.12%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $99,691
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 10 $122,740

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-13 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2019, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.12% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,631 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,721. 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-13 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-13 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MIAMI?
    In 2019, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $94,417 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $122,740. This is 23.12% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,730 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,631 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.