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$59,238 GS-10 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2021)
$77,014 GS-10 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2021)
+$8,490 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $59,238 $2,278.38 $28.38 +$8,490
Step 2 $61,213 $2,354.35 $29.33 +$8,773
Step 3 $63,188 $2,430.31 $30.28 +$9,056
Step 4 $65,163 $2,506.27 $31.22 +$9,339
Step 5 $67,138 $2,582.23 $32.17 +$9,622
Step 6 $69,113 $2,658.19 $33.12 +$9,905
Step 7 $71,089 $2,734.19 $34.06 +$10,189
Step 8 $73,064 $2,810.15 $35.01 +$10,472
Step 9 $75,039 $2,886.12 $35.96 +$10,755
Step 10 $77,014 $2,962.08 $36.90 +$11,038
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 1 $59,238
  • Locality add-on +$8,490
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • PALM BAY GS-10 Step 10 $77,014

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 2021, 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 $2,278 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,962. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 PALM BAY page.

Other grades in PALM BAY

GS-10 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $59,238 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $77,014. 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 2021, it is 16.73%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,490 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 $2,278 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.