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$55,991 GS-10 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2018)
$72,789 GS-10 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2018)
+$7,694 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for PALM BAY

Each step below already includes the 15.93% 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 $55,991 $2,153.50 $26.83 +$7,694
Step 2 $57,857 $2,225.27 $27.72 +$7,950
Step 3 $59,724 $2,297.08 $28.62 +$8,207
Step 4 $61,590 $2,368.85 $29.51 +$8,463
Step 5 $63,457 $2,440.65 $30.41 +$8,720
Step 6 $65,323 $2,512.42 $31.30 +$8,976
Step 7 $67,190 $2,584.23 $32.19 +$9,233
Step 8 $69,056 $2,656.00 $33.09 +$9,489
Step 9 $70,922 $2,727.77 $33.98 +$9,745
Step 10 $72,789 $2,799.58 $34.88 +$10,002
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 1 $55,991
  • Locality add-on +$7,694
  • Adjustment percent 15.93%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 10 $72,789

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 2018, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 15.93% 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 $2,154 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,800. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $55,991 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,789. This is 15.93% 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 2018, it is 15.93%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,694 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 $2,154 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.