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$52,214 GS-7 Step 1 in Miami (2024)
$67,880 GS-7 Step 10 in Miami (2024)
+$10,248 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $52,214 $2,008.23 $25.02 +$10,248
Step 2 $53,955 $2,075.19 $25.85 +$10,590
Step 3 $55,695 $2,142.12 $26.69 +$10,931
Step 4 $57,436 $2,209.08 $27.52 +$11,273
Step 5 $59,177 $2,276.04 $28.36 +$11,615
Step 6 $60,917 $2,342.96 $29.19 +$11,956
Step 7 $62,658 $2,409.92 $30.02 +$12,298
Step 8 $64,399 $2,476.88 $30.86 +$12,640
Step 9 $66,139 $2,543.81 $31.69 +$12,981
Step 10 $67,880 $2,610.77 $32.53 +$13,323

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $41,966
  • Miami GS-7 Step 1 $52,214
  • Locality add-on +$10,248
  • Adjustment percent 24.42%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $54,557
  • Miami GS-7 Step 10 $67,880

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-7 in Miami: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2024, the Miami pay area adds a 24.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,008 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,611. 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-7 Miami page.

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GS-7 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in Miami?
    In 2024, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $52,214 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $67,880. This is 24.42% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,248 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,008 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.