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$62,591 GS-11 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2019)
$81,374 GS-11 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2019)
+$8,786 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,591 $2,407.35 $29.99 +$8,786
Step 2 $64,678 $2,487.62 $30.99 +$9,079
Step 3 $66,765 $2,567.88 $31.99 +$9,372
Step 4 $68,852 $2,648.15 $32.99 +$9,665
Step 5 $70,939 $2,728.42 $33.99 +$9,958
Step 6 $73,026 $2,808.69 $34.99 +$10,251
Step 7 $75,113 $2,888.96 $35.99 +$10,544
Step 8 $77,200 $2,969.23 $36.99 +$10,837
Step 9 $79,287 $3,049.50 $37.99 +$11,130
Step 10 $81,374 $3,129.77 $38.99 +$11,423
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • PALM BAY GS-11 Step 1 $62,591
  • Locality add-on +$8,786
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • PALM BAY GS-11 Step 10 $81,374

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-11 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.33% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,407 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,130. 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-11 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-11 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $62,591 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $81,374. This is 16.33% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,786 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,407 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.