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$57,824 GS-8 Step 1 in Miami (2024)
$75,170 GS-8 Step 10 in Miami (2024)
+$11,349 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-8 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-8 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $57,824 $2,224.00 $27.71 +$11,349
Step 2 $59,751 $2,298.12 $28.63 +$11,727
Step 3 $61,679 $2,372.27 $29.55 +$12,106
Step 4 $63,606 $2,446.38 $30.48 +$12,484
Step 5 $65,533 $2,520.50 $31.40 +$12,862
Step 6 $67,461 $2,594.65 $32.32 +$13,241
Step 7 $69,388 $2,668.77 $33.25 +$13,619
Step 8 $71,315 $2,742.88 $34.17 +$13,997
Step 9 $73,242 $2,817.00 $35.09 +$14,375
Step 10 $75,170 $2,891.15 $36.02 +$14,754

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-8 Step 1 $46,475
  • Miami GS-8 Step 1 $57,824
  • Locality add-on +$11,349
  • Adjustment percent 24.42%
  • Base GS-8 Step 10 $60,416
  • Miami GS-8 Step 10 $75,170

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-8 in Miami: what to expect

Senior technicians, investigators and lead administrative support. Less common than GS-7 or GS-9, often reserved for specialized technical work.

For 2024, the Miami pay area adds a 24.42% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-8 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-7 level.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-9 after one year in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-8 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-8 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,224 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,891. 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-8 Miami page.

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GS-8 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-8 make in Miami?
    In 2024, a GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $57,824 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,170. This is 24.42% higher than the base GS-8 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-8 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-8 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,349 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-8 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-8 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $2,224 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.