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$35,903 GS-4 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$46,673 GS-4 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$6,982 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,903 $1,380.88 $17.20 +$6,982
Step 2 $37,099 $1,426.88 $17.78 +$7,214
Step 3 $38,296 $1,472.92 $18.35 +$7,447
Step 4 $39,493 $1,518.96 $18.92 +$7,680
Step 5 $40,689 $1,564.96 $19.50 +$7,912
Step 6 $41,886 $1,611.00 $20.07 +$8,145
Step 7 $43,083 $1,657.04 $20.64 +$8,378
Step 8 $44,279 $1,703.04 $21.22 +$8,610
Step 9 $45,476 $1,749.08 $21.79 +$8,843
Step 10 $46,673 $1,795.12 $22.36 +$9,076

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $28,921
  • Miami GS-4 Step 1 $35,903
  • Locality add-on +$6,982
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $37,597
  • Miami GS-4 Step 10 $46,673

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-4 in Miami: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,381 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,795. 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-4 Miami page.

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GS-4 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $35,903 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,673. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,982 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,381 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.