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$22,159 GS-1 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2019)
$27,718 GS-1 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2019)
+$3,111 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-1 pay table for PALM BAY

Each step below already includes the 16.33% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $22,159 $852.27 $10.62 +$3,111
Step 2 $22,901 $880.81 $10.97 +$3,215
Step 3 $23,638 $909.15 $11.33 +$3,318
Step 4 $24,370 $937.31 $11.68 +$3,421
Step 5 $25,108 $965.69 $12.03 +$3,525
Step 6 $25,538 $982.23 $12.24 +$3,585
Step 7 $26,266 $1,010.23 $12.59 +$3,687
Step 8 $27,001 $1,038.50 $12.94 +$3,790
Step 9 $27,030 $1,039.62 $12.95 +$3,794
Step 10 $27,718 $1,066.08 $13.28 +$3,891
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $19,048
  • PALM BAY GS-1 Step 1 $22,159
  • Locality add-on +$3,111
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $23,827
  • PALM BAY GS-1 Step 10 $27,718

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-1 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2019, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.33% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $852 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,066. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 PALM BAY page.

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GS-1 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2019, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $22,159 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $27,718. This is 16.33% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in PALM BAY?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For PALM BAY in 2019, it is 16.33%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,111 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $852 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.