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$23,597 GS-2 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2016)
$29,702 GS-2 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2016)
+$2,974 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-2 pay table for PALM BAY

Each step below already includes the 14.42% 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 $23,597 $907.58 $11.31 +$2,974
Step 2 $24,159 $929.19 $11.58 +$3,045
Step 3 $24,940 $959.23 $11.95 +$3,143
Step 4 $25,601 $984.65 $12.27 +$3,226
Step 5 $25,892 $995.85 $12.41 +$3,263
Step 6 $26,654 $1,025.15 $12.77 +$3,359
Step 7 $27,416 $1,054.46 $13.14 +$3,455
Step 8 $28,178 $1,083.77 $13.50 +$3,551
Step 9 $28,940 $1,113.08 $13.87 +$3,647
Step 10 $29,702 $1,142.38 $14.23 +$3,743
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,623
  • PALM BAY GS-2 Step 1 $23,597
  • Locality add-on +$2,974
  • Adjustment percent 14.42%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $25,959
  • PALM BAY GS-2 Step 10 $29,702

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 PALM BAY: what to expect

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

For 2016, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 14.42% 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 PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $908 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,142. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-2 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-2 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2016, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $23,597 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $29,702. This is 14.42% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 in PALM BAY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PALM BAY in 2016, it is 14.42%. On a GS-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $2,974 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $908 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.