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$110,137 GS-13 Step 1 in Miami (2024)
$143,181 GS-13 Step 10 in Miami (2024)
+$21,617 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $110,137 $4,236.04 $52.77 +$21,617
Step 2 $113,808 $4,377.23 $54.53 +$22,337
Step 3 $117,480 $4,518.46 $56.29 +$23,058
Step 4 $121,151 $4,659.65 $58.05 +$23,778
Step 5 $124,823 $4,800.88 $59.81 +$24,499
Step 6 $128,495 $4,942.12 $61.57 +$25,220
Step 7 $132,166 $5,083.31 $63.33 +$25,940
Step 8 $135,838 $5,224.54 $65.09 +$26,661
Step 9 $139,510 $5,365.77 $66.85 +$27,382
Step 10 $143,181 $5,506.96 $68.61 +$28,102

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $88,520
  • Miami GS-13 Step 1 $110,137
  • Locality add-on +$21,617
  • Adjustment percent 24.42%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $115,079
  • Miami GS-13 Step 10 $143,181

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-13 in Miami: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2024, the Miami pay area adds a 24.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $4,236 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,507. 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-13 Miami page.

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GS-13 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Miami?
    In 2024, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $110,137 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $143,181. This is 24.42% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,617 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $4,236 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.