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$104,955 GS-13 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$136,440 GS-13 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$20,409 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $104,955 $4,036.73 $50.29 +$20,409
Step 2 $108,454 $4,171.31 $51.97 +$21,090
Step 3 $111,952 $4,305.85 $53.64 +$21,770
Step 4 $115,450 $4,440.38 $55.32 +$22,450
Step 5 $118,948 $4,574.92 $56.99 +$23,130
Step 6 $122,447 $4,709.50 $58.67 +$23,811
Step 7 $125,945 $4,844.04 $60.35 +$24,491
Step 8 $129,443 $4,978.58 $62.02 +$25,171
Step 9 $132,942 $5,113.15 $63.70 +$25,852
Step 10 $136,440 $5,247.69 $65.38 +$26,532

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $84,546
  • Miami GS-13 Step 1 $104,955
  • Locality add-on +$20,409
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $109,908
  • Miami GS-13 Step 10 $136,440

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-13 in Miami: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $4,037 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,248. 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-13 Miami page.

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GS-13 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $104,955 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $136,440. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $20,409 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $4,037 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.