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$41,874 GS-6 Step 1 in MIAMI (2021)
$54,435 GS-6 Step 10 in MIAMI (2021)
+$7,971 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $41,874 $1,610.54 $20.06 +$7,971
Step 2 $43,269 $1,664.19 $20.73 +$8,236
Step 3 $44,665 $1,717.88 $21.40 +$8,502
Step 4 $46,061 $1,771.58 $22.07 +$8,768
Step 5 $47,456 $1,825.23 $22.74 +$9,033
Step 6 $48,852 $1,878.92 $23.41 +$9,299
Step 7 $50,248 $1,932.62 $24.08 +$9,565
Step 8 $51,643 $1,986.27 $24.75 +$9,830
Step 9 $53,039 $2,039.96 $25.41 +$10,096
Step 10 $54,435 $2,093.65 $26.08 +$10,362

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,903
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 1 $41,874
  • Locality add-on +$7,971
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $44,073
  • MIAMI GS-6 Step 10 $54,435

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-6 in MIAMI: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2021, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,611 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,094. 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-6 MIAMI page.

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GS-6 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in MIAMI?
    In 2021, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $41,874 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $54,435. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,971 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,611 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.