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$46,070 GS-7 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$59,888 GS-7 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$8,769 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,070 $1,771.92 $22.07 +$8,769
Step 2 $47,606 $1,831.00 $22.81 +$9,062
Step 3 $49,141 $1,890.04 $23.55 +$9,354
Step 4 $50,676 $1,949.08 $24.28 +$9,646
Step 5 $52,211 $2,008.12 $25.02 +$9,938
Step 6 $53,747 $2,067.19 $25.75 +$10,231
Step 7 $55,282 $2,126.23 $26.49 +$10,523
Step 8 $56,817 $2,185.27 $27.22 +$10,815
Step 9 $58,352 $2,244.31 $27.96 +$11,107
Step 10 $59,888 $2,303.38 $28.70 +$11,400

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $37,301
  • MIAMI GS-7 Step 1 $46,070
  • Locality add-on +$8,769
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $48,488
  • MIAMI GS-7 Step 10 $59,888

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-7 in MIAMI: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,772 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,303. 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-7 MIAMI page.

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GS-7 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $46,070 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $59,888. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,769 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,772 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.