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$56,917 GS-9 Step 1 in MIAMI (2021)
$73,991 GS-9 Step 10 in MIAMI (2021)
+$10,834 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,917 $2,189.12 $27.27 +$10,834
Step 2 $58,814 $2,262.08 $28.18 +$11,195
Step 3 $60,711 $2,335.04 $29.09 +$11,556
Step 4 $62,608 $2,408.00 $30.00 +$11,917
Step 5 $64,506 $2,481.00 $30.91 +$12,279
Step 6 $66,403 $2,553.96 $31.82 +$12,640
Step 7 $68,300 $2,626.92 $32.73 +$13,001
Step 8 $70,197 $2,699.88 $33.64 +$13,362
Step 9 $72,094 $2,772.85 $34.54 +$13,723
Step 10 $73,991 $2,845.81 $35.45 +$14,084

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more MIAMI pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 1 $56,917
  • Locality add-on +$10,834
  • Adjustment percent 23.51%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • MIAMI GS-9 Step 10 $73,991

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-9 in MIAMI: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the MIAMI pay area adds a 23.51% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in MIAMI

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,189 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,846. 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-9 MIAMI page.

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GS-9 in MIAMI questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in MIAMI?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns $56,917 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $73,991. This is 23.51% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,834 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in MIAMI?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in MIAMI earns roughly $2,189 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.