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$41,459 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$53,897 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$7,892 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,459 $1,594.58 $19.87 +$7,892
Step 2 $42,841 $1,647.73 $20.53 +$8,155
Step 3 $44,223 $1,700.88 $21.19 +$8,418
Step 4 $45,605 $1,754.04 $21.85 +$8,681
Step 5 $46,987 $1,807.19 $22.51 +$8,944
Step 6 $48,369 $1,860.35 $23.18 +$9,207
Step 7 $49,751 $1,913.50 $23.84 +$9,470
Step 8 $51,133 $1,966.65 $24.50 +$9,733
Step 9 $52,515 $2,019.81 $25.16 +$9,996
Step 10 $53,897 $2,072.96 $25.83 +$10,259

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $41,459
  • Locality add-on +$7,892
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $53,897

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-6 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,595 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,073. 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-6 MIAMI page.

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GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $41,459 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,897. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,892 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,595 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.