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$53,793 GS-9 Step 1 in PALM BAY (2021)
$69,929 GS-9 Step 10 in PALM BAY (2021)
+$7,710 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,793 $2,068.96 $25.78 +$7,710
Step 2 $55,586 $2,137.92 $26.63 +$7,967
Step 3 $57,379 $2,206.88 $27.49 +$8,224
Step 4 $59,172 $2,275.85 $28.35 +$8,481
Step 5 $60,965 $2,344.81 $29.21 +$8,738
Step 6 $62,758 $2,413.77 $30.07 +$8,995
Step 7 $64,551 $2,482.73 $30.93 +$9,252
Step 8 $66,343 $2,551.65 $31.79 +$9,508
Step 9 $68,136 $2,620.62 $32.65 +$9,765
Step 10 $69,929 $2,689.58 $33.51 +$10,022
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more PALM BAY pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $46,083
  • PALM BAY GS-9 Step 1 $53,793
  • Locality add-on +$7,710
  • Adjustment percent 16.73%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $59,907
  • PALM BAY GS-9 Step 10 $69,929

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-9 in PALM BAY: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2021, the PALM BAY pay area adds a 16.73% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in PALM BAY

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,069 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,690. 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-9 PALM BAY page.

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GS-9 in PALM BAY questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in PALM BAY?
    In 2021, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns $53,793 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,929. This is 16.73% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,710 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in PALM BAY?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in PALM BAY earns roughly $2,069 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.