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$58,652 GS-10 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2020)
$76,249 GS-10 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2020)
+$8,406 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for PALM BAY

Each step below already includes the 16.73% 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 $58,652 $2,255.85 $28.10 +$8,406
Step 2 $60,607 $2,331.04 $29.04 +$8,686
Step 3 $62,563 $2,406.27 $29.98 +$8,967
Step 4 $64,518 $2,481.46 $30.91 +$9,247
Step 5 $66,473 $2,556.65 $31.85 +$9,527
Step 6 $68,428 $2,631.85 $32.79 +$9,807
Step 7 $70,384 $2,707.08 $33.72 +$10,088
Step 8 $72,339 $2,782.27 $34.66 +$10,368
Step 9 $74,294 $2,857.46 $35.60 +$10,648
Step 10 $76,249 $2,932.65 $36.54 +$10,928
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 1 $58,652
  • Locality add-on +$8,406
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 10 $76,249

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 2020, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.73% 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 $2,256 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,933. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 PALM BAY page.

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GS-10 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $58,652 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,249. This is 16.73% 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 2020, it is 16.73%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,406 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 $2,256 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.