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$51,532 GS-8 Step 1 in MIAMI (2021)
$66,994 GS-8 Step 10 in MIAMI (2021)
+$9,809 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $51,532 $1,982.00 $24.69 +$9,809
Step 2 $53,250 $2,048.08 $25.52 +$10,136
Step 3 $54,968 $2,114.15 $26.34 +$10,463
Step 4 $56,686 $2,180.23 $27.16 +$10,790
Step 5 $58,404 $2,246.31 $27.98 +$11,117
Step 6 $60,122 $2,312.38 $28.81 +$11,444
Step 7 $61,840 $2,378.46 $29.63 +$11,771
Step 8 $63,558 $2,444.54 $30.45 +$12,098
Step 9 $65,276 $2,510.62 $31.28 +$12,425
Step 10 $66,994 $2,576.69 $32.10 +$12,752

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $41,723
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 1 $51,532
  • Locality add-on +$9,809
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $54,242
  • MIAMI GS-8 Step 10 $66,994

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-8 in MIAMI: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2021, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 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-8 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,982 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,577. 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-8 MIAMI page.

Other grades in MIAMI

GS-8 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in MIAMI?
    In 2021, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $51,532 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $66,994. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,809 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $1,982 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.