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$33,243 GS-4 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$43,214 GS-4 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$6,328 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,243 $1,278.58 $15.93 +$6,328
Step 2 $34,351 $1,321.19 $16.46 +$6,539
Step 3 $35,458 $1,363.77 $16.99 +$6,749
Step 4 $36,566 $1,406.38 $17.52 +$6,960
Step 5 $37,674 $1,449.00 $18.05 +$7,171
Step 6 $38,782 $1,491.62 $18.58 +$7,382
Step 7 $39,890 $1,534.23 $19.11 +$7,593
Step 8 $40,998 $1,576.85 $19.64 +$7,804
Step 9 $42,106 $1,619.46 $20.18 +$8,015
Step 10 $43,214 $1,662.08 $20.71 +$8,226

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 1 $33,243
  • Locality add-on +$6,328
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 10 $43,214

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-4 in MIAMI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,279 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,662. 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-4 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-4 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $33,243 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,214. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,328 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,279 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.