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$79,533 GS-11 Step 1 in Miami (2026)
$103,399 GS-11 Step 10 in Miami (2026)
+$15,738 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $79,533 $3,058.96 $38.11 +$15,738
Step 2 $82,185 $3,160.96 $39.38 +$16,263
Step 3 $84,837 $3,262.96 $40.65 +$16,788
Step 4 $87,488 $3,364.92 $41.92 +$17,312
Step 5 $90,140 $3,466.92 $43.19 +$17,837
Step 6 $92,792 $3,568.92 $44.46 +$18,362
Step 7 $95,444 $3,670.92 $45.73 +$18,887
Step 8 $98,095 $3,772.88 $47.00 +$19,411
Step 9 $100,747 $3,874.88 $48.27 +$19,936
Step 10 $103,399 $3,976.88 $49.54 +$20,461

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $63,795
  • Miami GS-11 Step 1 $79,533
  • Locality add-on +$15,738
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $82,938
  • Miami GS-11 Step 10 $103,399

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-11 in Miami: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2026, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $3,059 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,977. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-11 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in Miami?
    In 2026, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $79,533 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $103,399. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,738 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $3,059 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.