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$52,790 GS-8 Step 1 in Miami (2022)
$68,622 GS-8 Step 10 in Miami (2022)
+$10,149 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $52,790 $2,030.38 $25.29 +$10,149
Step 2 $54,549 $2,098.04 $26.14 +$10,487
Step 3 $56,308 $2,165.69 $26.98 +$10,825
Step 4 $58,067 $2,233.35 $27.82 +$11,163
Step 5 $59,826 $2,301.00 $28.67 +$11,501
Step 6 $61,586 $2,368.69 $29.51 +$11,840
Step 7 $63,345 $2,436.35 $30.35 +$12,178
Step 8 $65,104 $2,504.00 $31.20 +$12,516
Step 9 $66,863 $2,571.65 $32.04 +$12,854
Step 10 $68,622 $2,639.31 $32.88 +$13,192

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $42,641
  • Miami GS-8 Step 1 $52,790
  • Locality add-on +$10,149
  • Adjustment percent 23.80%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $55,430
  • Miami GS-8 Step 10 $68,622

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-8 in Miami: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2022, the Miami pay area adds a 23.80% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,030 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,639. 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-8 Miami page.

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GS-8 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Miami?
    In 2022, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $52,790 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $68,622. This is 23.80% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,149 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,030 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.