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$70,332 GS-10 Step 1 in Miami (2024)
$91,429 GS-10 Step 10 in Miami (2024)
+$13,804 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-10 pay table for Miami

Each step below already includes the 24.42% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $70,332 $2,705.08 $33.70 +$13,804
Step 2 $72,676 $2,795.23 $34.82 +$14,264
Step 3 $75,020 $2,885.38 $35.95 +$14,724
Step 4 $77,364 $2,975.54 $37.07 +$15,184
Step 5 $79,708 $3,065.69 $38.19 +$15,644
Step 6 $82,053 $3,155.88 $39.32 +$16,105
Step 7 $84,397 $3,246.04 $40.44 +$16,565
Step 8 $86,741 $3,336.19 $41.56 +$17,025
Step 9 $89,085 $3,426.35 $42.69 +$17,485
Step 10 $91,429 $3,516.50 $43.81 +$17,945

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $56,528
  • Miami GS-10 Step 1 $70,332
  • Locality add-on +$13,804
  • Adjustment percent 24.42%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $73,484
  • Miami GS-10 Step 10 $91,429

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-10 in Miami: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2024, the Miami pay area adds a 24.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,705 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,517. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Miami page.

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GS-10 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Miami?
    In 2024, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $70,332 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $91,429. This is 24.42% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Miami?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Miami in 2024, it is 24.42%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,804 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,705 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.