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$55,105 GS-8 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$71,640 GS-8 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$10,716 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,105 $2,119.42 $26.40 +$10,716
Step 2 $56,942 $2,190.08 $27.28 +$11,073
Step 3 $58,779 $2,260.73 $28.16 +$11,430
Step 4 $60,616 $2,331.38 $29.04 +$11,787
Step 5 $62,454 $2,402.08 $29.93 +$12,145
Step 6 $64,291 $2,472.73 $30.81 +$12,502
Step 7 $66,128 $2,543.38 $31.69 +$12,859
Step 8 $67,965 $2,614.04 $32.57 +$13,216
Step 9 $69,803 $2,684.73 $33.45 +$13,574
Step 10 $71,640 $2,755.38 $34.33 +$13,931

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $44,389
  • Miami GS-8 Step 1 $55,105
  • Locality add-on +$10,716
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $57,709
  • Miami GS-8 Step 10 $71,640

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-8 in Miami: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,119 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,755. 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-8 Miami page.

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GS-8 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $55,105 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,640. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,716 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,119 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.