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$133,953 GS-14 Step 1 in Miami (2026)
$174,144 GS-14 Step 10 in Miami (2026)
+$26,507 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $133,953 $5,152.04 $64.18 +$26,507
Step 2 $138,419 $5,323.81 $66.32 +$27,391
Step 3 $142,884 $5,495.54 $68.46 +$28,274
Step 4 $147,350 $5,667.31 $70.60 +$29,158
Step 5 $151,816 $5,839.08 $72.74 +$30,042
Step 6 $156,281 $6,010.81 $74.88 +$30,925
Step 7 $160,747 $6,182.58 $77.02 +$31,809
Step 8 $165,213 $6,354.35 $79.16 +$32,693
Step 9 $169,678 $6,526.08 $81.30 +$33,576
Step 10 $174,144 $6,697.85 $83.44 +$34,460

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $107,446
  • Miami GS-14 Step 1 $133,953
  • Locality add-on +$26,507
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $139,684
  • Miami GS-14 Step 10 $174,144

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-14 in Miami: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2026, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $5,152 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,698. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Miami

GS-14 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Miami?
    In 2026, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $133,953 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $174,144. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $26,507 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $5,152 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.