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$67,023 GS-10 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$87,134 GS-10 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$13,033 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Miami

Each step below already includes the 24.14% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $67,023 $2,577.81 $32.11 +$13,033
Step 2 $69,258 $2,663.77 $33.19 +$13,468
Step 3 $71,492 $2,749.69 $34.26 +$13,902
Step 4 $73,727 $2,835.65 $35.33 +$14,337
Step 5 $75,961 $2,921.58 $36.40 +$14,771
Step 6 $78,196 $3,007.54 $37.47 +$15,206
Step 7 $80,430 $3,093.46 $38.54 +$15,640
Step 8 $82,665 $3,179.42 $39.61 +$16,075
Step 9 $84,899 $3,265.35 $40.68 +$16,509
Step 10 $87,134 $3,351.31 $41.75 +$16,944

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Miami GS-10 Step 1 $67,023
  • Locality add-on +$13,033
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Miami GS-10 Step 10 $87,134

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-10 in Miami: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,578 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,351. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Miami page.

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GS-10 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $67,023 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $87,134. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Miami?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Miami in 2023, it is 24.14%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,033 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,578 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.