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$56,970 GS-10 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2019)
$74,057 GS-10 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2019)
+$7,997 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $56,970 $2,191.15 $27.30 +$7,997
Step 2 $58,869 $2,264.19 $28.21 +$8,264
Step 3 $60,767 $2,337.19 $29.12 +$8,530
Step 4 $62,666 $2,410.23 $30.03 +$8,797
Step 5 $64,564 $2,483.23 $30.94 +$9,063
Step 6 $66,463 $2,556.27 $31.85 +$9,330
Step 7 $68,361 $2,629.27 $32.76 +$9,596
Step 8 $70,260 $2,702.31 $33.67 +$9,863
Step 9 $72,158 $2,775.31 $34.57 +$10,129
Step 10 $74,057 $2,848.35 $35.48 +$10,396
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 1 $56,970
  • Locality add-on +$7,997
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 10 $74,057

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 2019, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.33% 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 $2,191 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,848. 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-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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $56,970 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,057. This is 16.33% 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 2019, it is 16.33%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,997 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 $2,191 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.