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$68,864 GS-11 Step 1 in MIAMI (2021)
$89,529 GS-11 Step 10 in MIAMI (2021)
+$13,108 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $68,864 $2,648.62 $33.00 +$13,108
Step 2 $71,160 $2,736.92 $34.10 +$13,545
Step 3 $73,456 $2,825.23 $35.20 +$13,982
Step 4 $75,752 $2,913.54 $36.30 +$14,419
Step 5 $78,048 $3,001.85 $37.40 +$14,856
Step 6 $80,344 $3,090.15 $38.50 +$15,293
Step 7 $82,641 $3,178.50 $39.60 +$15,731
Step 8 $84,937 $3,266.81 $40.70 +$16,168
Step 9 $87,233 $3,355.12 $41.80 +$16,605
Step 10 $89,529 $3,443.42 $42.90 +$17,042

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 1 $68,864
  • Locality add-on +$13,108
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • MIAMI GS-11 Step 10 $89,529

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-11 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2021, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,649 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,443. 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-11 MIAMI page.

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GS-11 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in MIAMI?
    In 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $68,864 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $89,529. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,108 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,649 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.