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$29,464 GS-4 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2017)
$38,298 GS-4 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2017)
+$3,950 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $29,464 $1,133.23 $14.12 +$3,950
Step 2 $30,445 $1,170.96 $14.59 +$4,081
Step 3 $31,427 $1,208.73 $15.06 +$4,213
Step 4 $32,408 $1,246.46 $15.53 +$4,344
Step 5 $33,390 $1,284.23 $16.00 +$4,476
Step 6 $34,371 $1,321.96 $16.47 +$4,607
Step 7 $35,353 $1,359.73 $16.94 +$4,739
Step 8 $36,335 $1,397.50 $17.41 +$4,871
Step 9 $37,316 $1,435.23 $17.88 +$5,002
Step 10 $38,298 $1,473.00 $18.35 +$5,134
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $25,514
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 1 $29,464
  • Locality add-on +$3,950
  • Adjustment percent 15.48%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $33,164
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 10 $38,298

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 PALM BAY: what to expect

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

For 2017, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 15.48% 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 PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,133 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,473. 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-4 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-4 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2017, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $29,464 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $38,298. This is 15.48% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,950 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,133 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.