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$113,356 GS-13 Step 1 in Miami (2026)
$147,365 GS-13 Step 10 in Miami (2026)
+$22,431 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $113,356 $4,359.85 $54.32 +$22,431
Step 2 $117,135 $4,505.19 $56.13 +$23,179
Step 3 $120,914 $4,650.54 $57.94 +$23,927
Step 4 $124,692 $4,795.85 $59.75 +$24,674
Step 5 $128,471 $4,941.19 $61.56 +$25,422
Step 6 $132,250 $5,086.54 $63.37 +$26,170
Step 7 $136,029 $5,231.88 $65.18 +$26,918
Step 8 $139,807 $5,377.19 $66.99 +$27,665
Step 9 $143,586 $5,522.54 $68.80 +$28,413
Step 10 $147,365 $5,667.88 $70.61 +$29,161

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $90,925
  • Miami GS-13 Step 1 $113,356
  • Locality add-on +$22,431
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $118,204
  • Miami GS-13 Step 10 $147,365

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-13 in Miami: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2026, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $4,360 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,668. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

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GS-13 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Miami?
    In 2026, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $113,356 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $147,365. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $22,431 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $4,360 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.