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$97,179 GS-13 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$126,336 GS-13 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$18,498 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $97,179 $3,737.65 $46.56 +$18,498
Step 2 $100,419 $3,862.27 $48.12 +$19,115
Step 3 $103,658 $3,986.85 $49.67 +$19,731
Step 4 $106,898 $4,111.46 $51.22 +$20,348
Step 5 $110,138 $4,236.08 $52.77 +$20,965
Step 6 $113,377 $4,360.65 $54.33 +$21,581
Step 7 $116,617 $4,485.27 $55.88 +$22,198
Step 8 $119,857 $4,609.88 $57.43 +$22,815
Step 9 $123,096 $4,734.46 $58.98 +$23,431
Step 10 $126,336 $4,859.08 $60.53 +$24,048

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $78,681
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 1 $97,179
  • Locality add-on +$18,498
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $102,288
  • MIAMI GS-13 Step 10 $126,336

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-13 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,738 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,859. 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-13 MIAMI page.

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GS-13 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $97,179 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $126,336. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,498 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $3,738 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.