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$40,833 GS-7 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2017)
$53,086 GS-7 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2017)
+$5,474 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-7 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-7 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $40,833 $1,570.50 $19.57 +$5,474
Step 2 $42,194 $1,622.85 $20.22 +$5,656
Step 3 $43,556 $1,675.23 $20.87 +$5,839
Step 4 $44,917 $1,727.58 $21.52 +$6,021
Step 5 $46,279 $1,779.96 $22.17 +$6,204
Step 6 $47,640 $1,832.31 $22.83 +$6,386
Step 7 $49,002 $1,884.69 $23.48 +$6,569
Step 8 $50,363 $1,937.04 $24.13 +$6,751
Step 9 $51,725 $1,989.42 $24.78 +$6,934
Step 10 $53,086 $2,041.77 $25.44 +$7,116
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-7 Step 1 $35,359
  • PALM BAY GS-7 Step 1 $40,833
  • Locality add-on +$5,474
  • Adjustment percent 15.48%
  • Base GS-7 Step 10 $45,970
  • PALM BAY GS-7 Step 10 $53,086

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-7 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.

For 2017, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 15.48% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,571 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,042. 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-7 PALM BAY page.

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GS-7 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-7 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2017, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $40,833 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $53,086. This is 15.48% higher than the base GS-7 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,474 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,571 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.