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$47,882 GS-6 Step 1 in Miami (2025)
$62,244 GS-6 Step 10 in Miami (2025)
+$9,475 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $47,882 $1,841.62 $22.94 +$9,475
Step 2 $49,478 $1,903.00 $23.71 +$9,791
Step 3 $51,074 $1,964.38 $24.47 +$10,107
Step 4 $52,669 $2,025.73 $25.24 +$10,422
Step 5 $54,265 $2,087.12 $26.00 +$10,738
Step 6 $55,861 $2,148.50 $26.77 +$11,054
Step 7 $57,457 $2,209.88 $27.53 +$11,370
Step 8 $59,052 $2,271.23 $28.30 +$11,685
Step 9 $60,648 $2,332.62 $29.06 +$12,001
Step 10 $62,244 $2,394.00 $29.82 +$12,317

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $38,407
  • Miami GS-6 Step 1 $47,882
  • Locality add-on +$9,475
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $49,927
  • Miami GS-6 Step 10 $62,244

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 2025, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% 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 $1,842 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,394. 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-6 Miami page.

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GS-6 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Miami?
    In 2025, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $47,882 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $62,244. This is 24.67% 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 2025, it is 24.67%. On a GS-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,475 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 $1,842 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.