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$30,517 GS-4 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2019)
$39,667 GS-4 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2019)
+$4,284 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $30,517 $1,173.73 $14.62 +$4,284
Step 2 $31,534 $1,212.85 $15.11 +$4,427
Step 3 $32,550 $1,251.92 $15.60 +$4,569
Step 4 $33,567 $1,291.04 $16.08 +$4,712
Step 5 $34,584 $1,330.15 $16.57 +$4,855
Step 6 $35,600 $1,369.23 $17.06 +$4,997
Step 7 $36,617 $1,408.35 $17.55 +$5,140
Step 8 $37,634 $1,447.46 $18.03 +$5,283
Step 9 $38,651 $1,486.58 $18.52 +$5,426
Step 10 $39,667 $1,525.65 $19.01 +$5,568
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,233
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 1 $30,517
  • Locality add-on +$4,284
  • Adjustment percent 16.33%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,099
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 10 $39,667

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-4 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Office assistants, supply and inventory clerks, entry-level technicians and program aides.

For 2019, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.33% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-4 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. Two years of post-secondary education, an associate's degree, or one year of GS-3 equivalent experience.

Promotion path. Usually promoted to GS-5 after one year in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-4 is E-5 Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-4 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,174 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,526. 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-4 PALM BAY page.

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GS-4 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2019, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $30,517 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $39,667. This is 16.33% higher than the base GS-4 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-4 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-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,284 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-4 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,174 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.