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$49,572 GS-8 Step 1 in MIAMI (2019)
$64,442 GS-8 Step 10 in MIAMI (2019)
+$9,309 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $49,572 $1,906.62 $23.75 +$9,309
Step 2 $51,224 $1,970.15 $24.54 +$9,619
Step 3 $52,876 $2,033.69 $25.34 +$9,929
Step 4 $54,529 $2,097.27 $26.13 +$10,240
Step 5 $56,181 $2,160.81 $26.92 +$10,550
Step 6 $57,833 $2,224.35 $27.71 +$10,860
Step 7 $59,485 $2,287.88 $28.50 +$11,170
Step 8 $61,138 $2,351.46 $29.29 +$11,481
Step 9 $62,790 $2,415.00 $30.09 +$11,791
Step 10 $64,442 $2,478.54 $30.88 +$12,101

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $40,263
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 1 $49,572
  • Locality add-on +$9,309
  • Adjustment percent 23.12%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $52,341
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 10 $64,442

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-8 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2019, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.12% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,907 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,479. 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-8 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-8 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in MIAMI?
    In 2019, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $49,572 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $64,442. This is 23.12% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,309 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,907 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.