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$33,575 GS-4 Step 1 in MIAMI (2021)
$43,646 GS-4 Step 10 in MIAMI (2021)
+$6,391 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $33,575 $1,291.35 $16.09 +$6,391
Step 2 $34,694 $1,334.38 $16.62 +$6,604
Step 3 $35,813 $1,377.42 $17.16 +$6,817
Step 4 $36,932 $1,420.46 $17.70 +$7,030
Step 5 $38,051 $1,463.50 $18.23 +$7,243
Step 6 $39,170 $1,506.54 $18.77 +$7,456
Step 7 $40,289 $1,549.58 $19.30 +$7,669
Step 8 $41,408 $1,592.62 $19.84 +$7,882
Step 9 $42,527 $1,635.65 $20.38 +$8,095
Step 10 $43,646 $1,678.69 $20.91 +$8,308

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 1 $33,575
  • Locality add-on +$6,391
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • MIAMI GS-4 Step 10 $43,646

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-4 in MIAMI: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2021, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,291 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,679. 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-4 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-4 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in MIAMI?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $33,575 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $43,646. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,391 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,291 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.