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$73,639 GS-11 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$95,727 GS-11 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$14,320 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $73,639 $2,832.27 $35.28 +$14,320
Step 2 $76,093 $2,926.65 $36.46 +$14,797
Step 3 $78,547 $3,021.04 $37.64 +$15,274
Step 4 $81,001 $3,115.42 $38.81 +$15,751
Step 5 $83,456 $3,209.85 $39.99 +$16,229
Step 6 $85,910 $3,304.23 $41.16 +$16,706
Step 7 $88,364 $3,398.62 $42.34 +$17,183
Step 8 $90,818 $3,493.00 $43.52 +$17,660
Step 9 $93,273 $3,587.42 $44.69 +$18,138
Step 10 $95,727 $3,681.81 $45.87 +$18,615

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $59,319
  • Miami GS-11 Step 1 $73,639
  • Locality add-on +$14,320
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $77,112
  • Miami GS-11 Step 10 $95,727

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-11 in Miami: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,832 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,682. 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-11 Miami page.

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GS-11 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $73,639 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $95,727. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,320 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,832 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.