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$38,776 GS-4 Step 1 in Miami (2026)
$50,412 GS-4 Step 10 in Miami (2026)
+$7,673 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2026 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,776 $1,491.38 $18.58 +$7,673
Step 2 $40,069 $1,541.12 $19.20 +$7,929
Step 3 $41,362 $1,590.85 $19.82 +$8,185
Step 4 $42,655 $1,640.58 $20.44 +$8,441
Step 5 $43,947 $1,690.27 $21.06 +$8,696
Step 6 $45,240 $1,740.00 $21.68 +$8,952
Step 7 $46,533 $1,789.73 $22.30 +$9,208
Step 8 $47,826 $1,839.46 $22.92 +$9,464
Step 9 $49,119 $1,889.19 $23.54 +$9,720
Step 10 $50,412 $1,938.92 $24.16 +$9,976

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Miami pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $31,103
  • Miami GS-4 Step 1 $38,776
  • Locality add-on +$7,673
  • Adjustment percent 24.67%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,436
  • Miami GS-4 Step 10 $50,412

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-4 in Miami: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2026, the Miami pay area adds a 24.67% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in Miami

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,491 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,939. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Other grades in Miami

GS-4 in Miami questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in Miami?
    In 2026, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns $38,776 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,412. This is 24.67% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,673 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in Miami?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in Miami earns roughly $1,491 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.