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$40,168 GS-5 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$52,223 GS-5 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$7,811 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,168 $1,544.92 $19.25 +$7,811
Step 2 $41,507 $1,596.42 $19.89 +$8,071
Step 3 $42,847 $1,647.96 $20.53 +$8,332
Step 4 $44,186 $1,699.46 $21.17 +$8,592
Step 5 $45,526 $1,751.00 $21.81 +$8,853
Step 6 $46,865 $1,802.50 $22.46 +$9,113
Step 7 $48,205 $1,854.04 $23.10 +$9,374
Step 8 $49,544 $1,905.54 $23.74 +$9,634
Step 9 $50,884 $1,957.08 $24.38 +$9,895
Step 10 $52,223 $2,008.58 $25.02 +$10,155

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $32,357
  • Miami GS-5 Step 1 $40,168
  • Locality add-on +$7,811
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $42,068
  • Miami GS-5 Step 10 $52,223

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-5 in Miami: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,545 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,009. 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-5 Miami page.

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GS-5 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $40,168 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $52,223. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,811 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,545 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.