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$38,481 GS-5 Step 1 in Miami (2022)
$50,024 GS-5 Step 10 in Miami (2022)
+$7,398 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,481 $1,480.04 $18.44 +$7,398
Step 2 $39,763 $1,529.35 $19.05 +$7,644
Step 3 $41,046 $1,578.69 $19.67 +$7,891
Step 4 $42,328 $1,628.00 $20.28 +$8,137
Step 5 $43,611 $1,677.35 $20.90 +$8,384
Step 6 $44,894 $1,726.69 $21.51 +$8,631
Step 7 $46,176 $1,776.00 $22.13 +$8,877
Step 8 $47,459 $1,825.35 $22.74 +$9,124
Step 9 $48,741 $1,874.65 $23.35 +$9,370
Step 10 $50,024 $1,924.00 $23.97 +$9,617

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $31,083
  • Miami GS-5 Step 1 $38,481
  • Locality add-on +$7,398
  • Adjustment percent 23.80%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $40,407
  • Miami GS-5 Step 10 $50,024

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-5 in Miami: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2022, the Miami pay area adds a 23.80% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,480 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,924. 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-5 Miami page.

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GS-5 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in Miami?
    In 2022, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $38,481 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,024. This is 23.80% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,398 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,480 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.