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$38,392 GS-4 Step 1 in Miami (2025)
$49,915 GS-4 Step 10 in Miami (2025)
+$7,597 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Miami

Each step below already includes the 24.67% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,392 $1,476.62 $18.40 +$7,597
Step 2 $39,672 $1,525.85 $19.01 +$7,850
Step 3 $40,953 $1,575.12 $19.62 +$8,104
Step 4 $42,233 $1,624.35 $20.24 +$8,357
Step 5 $43,514 $1,673.62 $20.85 +$8,611
Step 6 $44,794 $1,722.85 $21.46 +$8,864
Step 7 $46,074 $1,772.08 $22.08 +$9,117
Step 8 $47,355 $1,821.35 $22.69 +$9,371
Step 9 $48,635 $1,870.58 $23.30 +$9,624
Step 10 $49,915 $1,919.81 $23.92 +$9,877

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Miami GS-4 Step 1 $38,392
  • Locality add-on +$7,597
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Miami GS-4 Step 10 $49,915

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-4 in Miami: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2025, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,477 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,920. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-4 Miami page.

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GS-4 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Miami?
    In 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $38,392 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $49,915. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 in Miami?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Miami in 2025, it is 24.67%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,597 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,477 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.