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$42,895 GS-6 Step 1 in Miami (2022)
$55,764 GS-6 Step 10 in Miami (2022)
+$8,246 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $42,895 $1,649.81 $20.55 +$8,246
Step 2 $44,325 $1,704.81 $21.24 +$8,521
Step 3 $45,755 $1,759.81 $21.92 +$8,796
Step 4 $47,185 $1,814.81 $22.61 +$9,071
Step 5 $48,615 $1,869.81 $23.29 +$9,346
Step 6 $50,045 $1,924.81 $23.98 +$9,621
Step 7 $51,475 $1,979.81 $24.66 +$9,896
Step 8 $52,905 $2,034.81 $25.35 +$10,171
Step 9 $54,335 $2,089.81 $26.03 +$10,446
Step 10 $55,764 $2,144.77 $26.72 +$10,720

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $34,649
  • Miami GS-6 Step 1 $42,895
  • Locality add-on +$8,246
  • Adjustment percent 23.80%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $45,044
  • Miami GS-6 Step 10 $55,764

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-6 in Miami: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2022, the Miami pay area adds a 23.80% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,650 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,145. 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-6 Miami page.

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GS-6 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Miami?
    In 2022, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $42,895 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,764. This is 23.80% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,246 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,650 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.