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$77,274 GS-11 Step 1 in Miami (2024)
$100,453 GS-11 Step 10 in Miami (2024)
+$15,167 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $77,274 $2,972.08 $37.03 +$15,167
Step 2 $79,849 $3,071.12 $38.26 +$15,672
Step 3 $82,425 $3,170.19 $39.49 +$16,178
Step 4 $85,000 $3,269.23 $40.73 +$16,683
Step 5 $87,576 $3,368.31 $41.96 +$17,189
Step 6 $90,151 $3,467.35 $43.20 +$17,694
Step 7 $92,726 $3,566.38 $44.43 +$18,199
Step 8 $95,302 $3,665.46 $45.66 +$18,705
Step 9 $97,877 $3,764.50 $46.90 +$19,210
Step 10 $100,453 $3,863.58 $48.13 +$19,716

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $62,107
  • Miami GS-11 Step 1 $77,274
  • Locality add-on +$15,167
  • Adjustment percent 24.42%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $80,737
  • Miami GS-11 Step 10 $100,453

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-11 in Miami: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2024, the Miami pay area adds a 24.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,972 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,864. 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-11 Miami page.

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GS-11 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Miami?
    In 2024, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $77,274 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,453. This is 24.42% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,167 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,972 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.