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$44,777 GS-6 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$58,207 GS-6 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$8,707 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $44,777 $1,722.19 $21.46 +$8,707
Step 2 $46,269 $1,779.58 $22.17 +$8,997
Step 3 $47,762 $1,837.00 $22.89 +$9,288
Step 4 $49,254 $1,894.38 $23.60 +$9,578
Step 5 $50,746 $1,951.77 $24.32 +$9,868
Step 6 $52,238 $2,009.15 $25.03 +$10,158
Step 7 $53,730 $2,066.54 $25.75 +$10,448
Step 8 $55,222 $2,123.92 $26.46 +$10,738
Step 9 $56,715 $2,181.35 $27.18 +$11,029
Step 10 $58,207 $2,238.73 $27.89 +$11,319

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $36,070
  • Miami GS-6 Step 1 $44,777
  • Locality add-on +$8,707
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $46,888
  • Miami GS-6 Step 10 $58,207

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-6 in Miami: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,722 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,239. 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-6 Miami page.

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GS-6 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $44,777 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $58,207. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,707 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,722 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.