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$40,280 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2019)
$52,369 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2019)
+$7,564 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,280 $1,549.23 $19.30 +$7,564
Step 2 $41,623 $1,600.88 $19.94 +$7,816
Step 3 $42,966 $1,652.54 $20.59 +$8,068
Step 4 $44,310 $1,704.23 $21.23 +$8,321
Step 5 $45,653 $1,755.88 $21.87 +$8,573
Step 6 $46,996 $1,807.54 $22.52 +$8,825
Step 7 $48,339 $1,859.19 $23.16 +$9,077
Step 8 $49,683 $1,910.88 $23.81 +$9,330
Step 9 $51,026 $1,962.54 $24.45 +$9,582
Step 10 $52,369 $2,014.19 $25.09 +$9,834

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $32,716
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $40,280
  • Locality add-on +$7,564
  • Adjustment percent 23.12%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $42,535
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $52,369

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-6 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2019, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.12% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,549 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,014. 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-6 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2019, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $40,280 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,369. This is 23.12% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,564 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,549 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.