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$62,059 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$80,678 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$11,813 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for MIAMI

Each step below already includes the 23.51% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,059 $2,386.88 $29.74 +$11,813
Step 2 $64,128 $2,466.46 $30.73 +$12,207
Step 3 $66,196 $2,546.00 $31.72 +$12,600
Step 4 $68,265 $2,625.58 $32.71 +$12,994
Step 5 $70,334 $2,705.15 $33.70 +$13,388
Step 6 $72,403 $2,784.73 $34.69 +$13,782
Step 7 $74,472 $2,864.31 $35.68 +$14,176
Step 8 $76,540 $2,943.85 $36.67 +$14,569
Step 9 $78,609 $3,023.42 $37.67 +$14,963
Step 10 $80,678 $3,103.00 $38.66 +$15,357

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $62,059
  • Locality add-on +$11,813
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $80,678

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-10 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,387 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,103. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-10 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $62,059 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,678. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MIAMI in 2020, it is 23.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,813 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,387 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.