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$103,607 GS-14 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2018)
$134,689 GS-14 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2018)
+$14,237 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $103,607 $3,984.88 $49.64 +$14,237
Step 2 $107,060 $4,117.69 $51.30 +$14,711
Step 3 $110,514 $4,250.54 $52.95 +$15,186
Step 4 $113,967 $4,383.35 $54.61 +$15,660
Step 5 $117,421 $4,516.19 $56.26 +$16,135
Step 6 $120,874 $4,649.00 $57.92 +$16,609
Step 7 $124,328 $4,781.85 $59.57 +$17,084
Step 8 $127,782 $4,914.69 $61.23 +$17,559
Step 9 $131,235 $5,047.50 $62.88 +$18,033
Step 10 $134,689 $5,180.35 $64.54 +$18,508
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $89,370
  • PALM BAY GS-14 Step 1 $103,607
  • Locality add-on +$14,237
  • Adjustment percent 15.93%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $116,181
  • PALM BAY GS-14 Step 10 $134,689

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-14 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2018, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 15.93% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $3,985 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,180. 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-14 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-14 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2018, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $103,607 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $134,689. This is 15.93% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,237 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $3,985 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.