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$65,084 GS-11 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2021)
$84,614 GS-11 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2021)
+$9,328 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-11 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-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $65,084 $2,503.23 $31.19 +$9,328
Step 2 $67,254 $2,586.69 $32.23 +$9,639
Step 3 $69,424 $2,670.15 $33.26 +$9,950
Step 4 $71,594 $2,753.62 $34.30 +$10,261
Step 5 $73,764 $2,837.08 $35.34 +$10,572
Step 6 $75,934 $2,920.54 $36.38 +$10,883
Step 7 $78,104 $3,004.00 $37.42 +$11,194
Step 8 $80,274 $3,087.46 $38.46 +$11,505
Step 9 $82,444 $3,170.92 $39.50 +$11,816
Step 10 $84,614 $3,254.38 $40.54 +$12,127
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $55,756
  • PALM BAY GS-11 Step 1 $65,084
  • Locality add-on +$9,328
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $72,487
  • PALM BAY GS-11 Step 10 $84,614

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-11 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2021, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.73% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 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-11 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,503 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,254. 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-11 PALM BAY page.

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GS-11 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2021, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $65,084 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,614. This is 16.73% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 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-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,328 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,503 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.