An independent federal pay resource. Not affiliated with OPM or any U.S. government agency.

Updated with current federal pay tables and reference data

$31,418 GS-4 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2020)
$40,841 GS-4 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2020)
+$4,503 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $31,418 $1,208.38 $15.05 +$4,503
Step 2 $32,465 $1,248.65 $15.56 +$4,653
Step 3 $33,512 $1,288.92 $16.06 +$4,803
Step 4 $34,559 $1,329.19 $16.56 +$4,953
Step 5 $35,606 $1,369.46 $17.06 +$5,103
Step 6 $36,653 $1,409.73 $17.56 +$5,253
Step 7 $37,700 $1,450.00 $18.06 +$5,403
Step 8 $38,747 $1,490.27 $18.57 +$5,553
Step 9 $39,794 $1,530.54 $19.07 +$5,703
Step 10 $40,841 $1,570.81 $19.57 +$5,853
← GS-3 Calculate my take-home GS-5 →

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $26,915
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 1 $31,418
  • Locality add-on +$4,503
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $34,988
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 10 $40,841

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 2020, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.73% 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 $1,208 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,571. 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-4 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-4 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2020, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $31,418 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $40,841. This is 16.73% 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 2020, it is 16.73%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,503 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 $1,208 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.