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$55,003 GS-10 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2017)
$71,508 GS-10 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2017)
+$7,373 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for PALM BAY

Each step below already includes the 15.48% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $55,003 $2,115.50 $26.36 +$7,373
Step 2 $56,837 $2,186.04 $27.23 +$7,619
Step 3 $58,671 $2,256.58 $28.11 +$7,865
Step 4 $60,505 $2,327.12 $28.99 +$8,111
Step 5 $62,338 $2,397.62 $29.87 +$8,356
Step 6 $64,172 $2,468.15 $30.75 +$8,602
Step 7 $66,006 $2,538.69 $31.63 +$8,848
Step 8 $67,840 $2,609.23 $32.51 +$9,094
Step 9 $69,674 $2,679.77 $33.38 +$9,340
Step 10 $71,508 $2,750.31 $34.26 +$9,586
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 1 $55,003
  • Locality add-on +$7,373
  • Adjustment percent 15.48%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 10 $71,508

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-10 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2017, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 15.48% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,116 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,750. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-10 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $55,003 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,508. This is 15.48% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in PALM BAY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PALM BAY in 2017, it is 15.48%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,373 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,116 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.