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$62,679 GS-10 Step 1 in MIAMI (2021)
$81,487 GS-10 Step 10 in MIAMI (2021)
+$11,931 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,679 $2,410.73 $30.03 +$11,931
Step 2 $64,769 $2,491.12 $31.03 +$12,329
Step 3 $66,858 $2,571.46 $32.04 +$12,726
Step 4 $68,948 $2,651.85 $33.04 +$13,124
Step 5 $71,038 $2,732.23 $34.04 +$13,522
Step 6 $73,128 $2,812.62 $35.04 +$13,920
Step 7 $75,218 $2,893.00 $36.04 +$14,318
Step 8 $77,307 $2,973.35 $37.04 +$14,715
Step 9 $79,397 $3,053.73 $38.04 +$15,113
Step 10 $81,487 $3,134.12 $39.05 +$15,511

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 1 $62,679
  • Locality add-on +$11,931
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • MIAMI GS-10 Step 10 $81,487

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-10 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,411 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,134. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-10 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in MIAMI?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $62,679 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,487. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For MIAMI in 2021, it is 23.51%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,931 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,411 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.