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$31,657 GS-2 Step 1 in Miami (2026)
$39,836 GS-2 Step 10 in Miami (2026)
+$6,264 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,657 $1,217.58 $15.17 +$6,264
Step 2 $32,410 $1,246.54 $15.53 +$6,413
Step 3 $33,460 $1,286.92 $16.03 +$6,621
Step 4 $34,347 $1,321.04 $16.46 +$6,797
Step 5 $34,731 $1,335.81 $16.64 +$6,873
Step 6 $35,752 $1,375.08 $17.13 +$7,075
Step 7 $36,773 $1,414.35 $17.62 +$7,277
Step 8 $37,794 $1,453.62 $18.11 +$7,479
Step 9 $38,815 $1,492.88 $18.60 +$7,681
Step 10 $39,836 $1,532.15 $19.09 +$7,883

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $25,393
  • Miami GS-2 Step 1 $31,657
  • Locality add-on +$6,264
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $31,953
  • Miami GS-2 Step 10 $39,836

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-2 in Miami: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2026, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,218 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,532. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Miami

GS-2 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Miami?
    In 2026, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $31,657 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,836. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,264 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,218 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.