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$100,545 GS-13 Step 1 in Miami (2022)
$130,707 GS-13 Step 10 in Miami (2022)
+$19,329 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $100,545 $3,867.12 $48.18 +$19,329
Step 2 $103,897 $3,996.04 $49.78 +$19,974
Step 3 $107,248 $4,124.92 $51.39 +$20,618
Step 4 $110,599 $4,253.81 $52.99 +$21,262
Step 5 $113,950 $4,382.69 $54.60 +$21,906
Step 6 $117,302 $4,511.62 $56.21 +$22,551
Step 7 $120,653 $4,640.50 $57.81 +$23,195
Step 8 $124,004 $4,769.38 $59.42 +$23,839
Step 9 $127,356 $4,898.31 $61.02 +$24,484
Step 10 $130,707 $5,027.19 $62.63 +$25,128

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $81,216
  • Miami GS-13 Step 1 $100,545
  • Locality add-on +$19,329
  • Adjustment percent 23.80%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $105,579
  • Miami GS-13 Step 10 $130,707

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-13 in Miami: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2022, the Miami pay area adds a 23.80% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $3,867 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,027. 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-13 Miami page.

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GS-13 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Miami?
    In 2022, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $100,545 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $130,707. This is 23.80% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $19,329 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $3,867 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.