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$56,354 GS-9 Step 1 in MIAMI (2020)
$73,261 GS-9 Step 10 in MIAMI (2020)
+$10,727 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,354 $2,167.46 $27.00 +$10,727
Step 2 $58,232 $2,239.69 $27.90 +$11,084
Step 3 $60,111 $2,311.96 $28.80 +$11,442
Step 4 $61,990 $2,384.23 $29.70 +$11,800
Step 5 $63,868 $2,456.46 $30.60 +$12,157
Step 6 $65,747 $2,528.73 $31.50 +$12,515
Step 7 $67,625 $2,600.96 $32.40 +$12,872
Step 8 $69,504 $2,673.23 $33.30 +$13,230
Step 9 $71,383 $2,745.50 $34.20 +$13,588
Step 10 $73,261 $2,817.73 $35.10 +$13,945

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $45,627
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 1 $56,354
  • Locality add-on +$10,727
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,316
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 10 $73,261

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-9 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2020, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,167 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,818. 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-9 MIAMI page.

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GS-9 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MIAMI?
    In 2020, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $56,354 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,261. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,727 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,167 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.