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$31,732 GS-4 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2021)
$41,250 GS-4 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2021)
+$4,548 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $31,732 $1,220.46 $15.20 +$4,548
Step 2 $32,789 $1,261.12 $15.71 +$4,699
Step 3 $33,847 $1,301.81 $16.22 +$4,851
Step 4 $34,905 $1,342.50 $16.72 +$5,003
Step 5 $35,962 $1,383.15 $17.23 +$5,154
Step 6 $37,020 $1,423.85 $17.74 +$5,306
Step 7 $38,077 $1,464.50 $18.24 +$5,457
Step 8 $39,135 $1,505.19 $18.75 +$5,609
Step 9 $40,192 $1,545.85 $19.26 +$5,760
Step 10 $41,250 $1,586.54 $19.77 +$5,912
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,184
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 1 $31,732
  • Locality add-on +$4,548
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $35,338
  • PALM BAY GS-4 Step 10 $41,250

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 2021, 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 $1,220 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,587. 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-4 PALM BAY page.

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GS-4 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-4 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2021, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $31,732 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $41,250. 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 2021, it is 16.73%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,548 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 $1,220 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.