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$28,155 GS-1 Step 1 in Miami (2026)
$35,217 GS-1 Step 10 in Miami (2026)
+$5,571 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-1 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-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $28,155 $1,082.88 $13.49 +$5,571
Step 2 $29,099 $1,119.19 $13.94 +$5,758
Step 3 $30,035 $1,155.19 $14.39 +$5,943
Step 4 $30,968 $1,191.08 $14.84 +$6,128
Step 5 $31,902 $1,227.00 $15.29 +$6,313
Step 6 $32,449 $1,248.04 $15.55 +$6,421
Step 7 $33,375 $1,283.65 $15.99 +$6,604
Step 8 $34,308 $1,319.54 $16.44 +$6,789
Step 9 $34,347 $1,321.04 $16.46 +$6,797
Step 10 $35,217 $1,354.50 $16.87 +$6,969
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $22,584
  • Miami GS-1 Step 1 $28,155
  • Locality add-on +$5,571
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $28,248
  • Miami GS-1 Step 10 $35,217

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-1 in Miami: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2026, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,083 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,355. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-1 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Miami?
    In 2026, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $28,155 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $35,217. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Miami?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Miami in 2026, it is 24.67%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,571 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,083 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.