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$64,208 GS-10 Step 1 in Miami (2022)
$83,472 GS-10 Step 10 in Miami (2022)
+$12,344 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 pay table for Miami

Each step below already includes the 23.80% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $64,208 $2,469.54 $30.77 +$12,344
Step 2 $66,348 $2,551.85 $31.79 +$12,755
Step 3 $68,489 $2,634.19 $32.82 +$13,167
Step 4 $70,629 $2,716.50 $33.84 +$13,578
Step 5 $72,770 $2,798.85 $34.87 +$13,990
Step 6 $74,910 $2,881.15 $35.89 +$14,401
Step 7 $77,051 $2,963.50 $36.92 +$14,813
Step 8 $79,191 $3,045.81 $37.94 +$15,224
Step 9 $81,332 $3,128.15 $38.97 +$15,636
Step 10 $83,472 $3,210.46 $40.00 +$16,047

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Miami GS-10 Step 1 $64,208
  • Locality add-on +$12,344
  • Adjustment percent 23.80%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Miami GS-10 Step 10 $83,472

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-10 in Miami: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2022, the Miami pay area adds a 23.80% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,470 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,210. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Miami page.

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GS-10 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Miami?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $64,208 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $83,472. This is 23.80% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Miami?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Miami in 2022, it is 23.80%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $12,344 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,470 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.