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$68,182 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$88,636 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$12,978 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $68,182 $2,622.38 $32.67 +$12,978
Step 2 $70,455 $2,709.81 $33.76 +$13,411
Step 3 $72,728 $2,797.23 $34.85 +$13,844
Step 4 $75,000 $2,884.62 $35.94 +$14,276
Step 5 $77,273 $2,972.04 $37.03 +$14,709
Step 6 $79,545 $3,059.42 $38.11 +$15,141
Step 7 $81,818 $3,146.85 $39.20 +$15,574
Step 8 $84,091 $3,234.27 $40.29 +$16,007
Step 9 $86,363 $3,321.65 $41.38 +$16,439
Step 10 $88,636 $3,409.08 $42.47 +$16,872

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,204
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $68,182
  • Locality add-on +$12,978
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $71,764
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $88,636

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-11 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,622 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,409. 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-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $68,182 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $88,636. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,978 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,622 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.