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$46,987 GS-6 Step 1 in Miami (2024)
$61,085 GS-6 Step 10 in Miami (2024)
+$9,222 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $46,987 $1,807.19 $22.51 +$9,222
Step 2 $48,554 $1,867.46 $23.26 +$9,530
Step 3 $50,120 $1,927.69 $24.02 +$9,837
Step 4 $51,687 $1,987.96 $24.77 +$10,145
Step 5 $53,253 $2,048.19 $25.52 +$10,452
Step 6 $54,819 $2,108.42 $26.27 +$10,759
Step 7 $56,386 $2,168.69 $27.02 +$11,067
Step 8 $57,952 $2,228.92 $27.77 +$11,374
Step 9 $59,519 $2,289.19 $28.52 +$11,682
Step 10 $61,085 $2,349.42 $29.27 +$11,989

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $37,765
  • Miami GS-6 Step 1 $46,987
  • Locality add-on +$9,222
  • Adjustment percent 24.42%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,096
  • Miami GS-6 Step 10 $61,085

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-6 in Miami: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2024, the Miami pay area adds a 24.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,807 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,349. 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-6 Miami page.

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GS-6 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Miami?
    In 2024, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $46,987 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $61,085. This is 24.42% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,222 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,807 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.