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$39,183 GS-6 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2020)
$50,939 GS-6 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2020)
+$5,616 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $39,183 $1,507.04 $18.77 +$5,616
Step 2 $40,489 $1,557.27 $19.40 +$5,803
Step 3 $41,795 $1,607.50 $20.03 +$5,990
Step 4 $43,101 $1,657.73 $20.65 +$6,177
Step 5 $44,408 $1,708.00 $21.28 +$6,365
Step 6 $45,714 $1,758.23 $21.90 +$6,552
Step 7 $47,020 $1,808.46 $22.53 +$6,739
Step 8 $48,326 $1,858.69 $23.16 +$6,926
Step 9 $49,632 $1,908.92 $23.78 +$7,113
Step 10 $50,939 $1,959.19 $24.41 +$7,301
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $33,567
  • PALM BAY GS-6 Step 1 $39,183
  • Locality add-on +$5,616
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $43,638
  • PALM BAY GS-6 Step 10 $50,939

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-6 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2020, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.73% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,507 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,959. 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-6 PALM BAY page.

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GS-6 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2020, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $39,183 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,939. This is 16.73% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,616 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $1,507 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.