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$60,863 GS-9 Step 1 in Miami (2023)
$79,119 GS-9 Step 10 in Miami (2023)
+$11,835 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,863 $2,340.88 $29.16 +$11,835
Step 2 $62,892 $2,418.92 $30.14 +$12,230
Step 3 $64,920 $2,496.92 $31.11 +$12,624
Step 4 $66,949 $2,574.96 $32.08 +$13,019
Step 5 $68,977 $2,652.96 $33.05 +$13,413
Step 6 $71,006 $2,731.00 $34.02 +$13,808
Step 7 $73,034 $2,809.00 $34.99 +$14,202
Step 8 $75,062 $2,887.00 $35.97 +$14,596
Step 9 $77,091 $2,965.04 $36.94 +$14,991
Step 10 $79,119 $3,043.04 $37.91 +$15,385

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $49,028
  • Miami GS-9 Step 1 $60,863
  • Locality add-on +$11,835
  • Adjustment percent 24.14%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $63,734
  • Miami GS-9 Step 10 $79,119

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-9 in Miami: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2023, the Miami pay area adds a 24.14% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 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-9 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,341 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,043. 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-9 Miami page.

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GS-9 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in Miami?
    In 2023, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $60,863 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $79,119. This is 24.14% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,835 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,341 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.