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$139,758 GS-15 Step 1 in Miami (2022)
$176,300 GS-15 Step 10 in Miami (2022)
+$26,868 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-15 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-15 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $139,758 $5,375.31 $66.97 +$26,868
Step 2 $144,416 $5,554.46 $69.20 +$27,763
Step 3 $149,075 $5,733.65 $71.43 +$28,659
Step 4 $153,734 $5,912.85 $73.66 +$29,555
Step 5 $158,392 $6,092.00 $75.89 +$30,450
Step 6 $163,051 $6,271.19 $78.13 +$31,346
Step 7 $167,709 $6,450.35 $80.36 +$32,241
Step 8 $172,368 $6,629.54 $82.59 +$33,137
Step 9 $176,300 $6,780.77 $84.48 +$33,306
Step 10 $176,300 $6,780.77 $84.48 +$29,543
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-15 Step 1 $112,890
  • Miami GS-15 Step 1 $139,758
  • Locality add-on +$26,868
  • Adjustment percent 23.80%
  • Base GS-15 Step 10 $146,757
  • Miami GS-15 Step 10 $176,300

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-15 in Miami: what to expect

Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.

For 2022, the Miami pay area adds a 23.80% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.

Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).

The rough military equivalent for GS-15 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-15 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $5,375 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,781. 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-15 Miami page.

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GS-15 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-15 make in Miami?
    In 2022, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $139,758 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $176,300. This is 23.80% higher than the base GS-15 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,868 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $5,375 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.