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$60,430 GS-11 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2017)
$78,555 GS-11 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2017)
+$8,101 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,430 $2,324.23 $28.96 +$8,101
Step 2 $62,444 $2,401.69 $29.92 +$8,371
Step 3 $64,457 $2,479.12 $30.89 +$8,640
Step 4 $66,471 $2,556.58 $31.85 +$8,910
Step 5 $68,485 $2,634.04 $32.82 +$9,180
Step 6 $70,499 $2,711.50 $33.78 +$9,450
Step 7 $72,513 $2,788.96 $34.75 +$9,720
Step 8 $74,527 $2,866.42 $35.71 +$9,990
Step 9 $76,541 $2,943.88 $36.68 +$10,260
Step 10 $78,555 $3,021.35 $37.64 +$10,530
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $52,329
  • PALM BAY GS-11 Step 1 $60,430
  • Locality add-on +$8,101
  • Adjustment percent 15.48%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $68,025
  • PALM BAY GS-11 Step 10 $78,555

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-11 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2017, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 15.48% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,324 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,021. 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-11 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-11 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2017, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $60,430 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,555. This is 15.48% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,101 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,324 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.