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$32,298 GS-4 Step 1 in MIAMI (2019)
$41,983 GS-4 Step 10 in MIAMI (2019)
+$6,065 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,298 $1,242.23 $15.48 +$6,065
Step 2 $33,374 $1,283.62 $15.99 +$6,267
Step 3 $34,450 $1,325.00 $16.51 +$6,469
Step 4 $35,526 $1,366.38 $17.02 +$6,671
Step 5 $36,602 $1,407.77 $17.54 +$6,873
Step 6 $37,678 $1,449.15 $18.05 +$7,075
Step 7 $38,754 $1,490.54 $18.57 +$7,277
Step 8 $39,831 $1,531.96 $19.09 +$7,480
Step 9 $40,907 $1,573.35 $19.60 +$7,682
Step 10 $41,983 $1,614.73 $20.12 +$7,884

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 1 $32,298
  • Locality add-on +$6,065
  • Adjustment percent 23.12%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 10 $41,983

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-4 in MIAMI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.12% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,242 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,615. 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-4 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-4 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MIAMI?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $32,298 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,983. This is 23.12% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,065 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,242 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.