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$23,603 GS-1 Step 1 in Palm Bay (2022)
$29,526 GS-1 Step 10 in Palm Bay (2022)
+$3,431 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-1 pay table for Palm Bay

Each step below already includes the 17.01% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-1 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $23,603 $907.81 $11.31 +$3,431
Step 2 $24,395 $938.27 $11.69 +$3,546
Step 3 $25,179 $968.42 $12.06 +$3,660
Step 4 $25,961 $998.50 $12.44 +$3,774
Step 5 $26,745 $1,028.65 $12.82 +$3,888
Step 6 $27,204 $1,046.31 $13.03 +$3,955
Step 7 $27,981 $1,076.19 $13.41 +$4,068
Step 8 $28,762 $1,106.23 $13.78 +$4,181
Step 9 $28,794 $1,107.46 $13.80 +$4,186
Step 10 $29,526 $1,135.62 $14.15 +$4,292
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Palm Bay pays

  • Base GS-1 Step 1 $20,172
  • Palm Bay GS-1 Step 1 $23,603
  • Locality add-on +$3,431
  • Adjustment percent 17.01%
  • Base GS-1 Step 10 $25,234
  • Palm Bay GS-1 Step 10 $29,526

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-1 in Palm Bay: what to expect

Entry-level clerical, labor and support positions. GS-1 is rarely used today; most entry roles now start at GS-2 or GS-3.

For 2022, the Palm Bay pay area adds a 17.01% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-1 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. No formal education or experience required. Generally filled by workers with basic literacy and ability to follow simple instructions.

Promotion path. Promotion to GS-2 typically follows one year of satisfactory service.

The rough military equivalent for GS-1 is E-2 Private Second Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-1 in Palm Bay

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns roughly $908 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,136. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2022 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-1 Palm Bay page.

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GS-1 in Palm Bay questions

  • How much does a GS-1 make in Palm Bay?
    In 2022, a GS-1 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns $23,603 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $29,526. This is 17.01% higher than the base GS-1 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-1 in Palm Bay?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Palm Bay in 2022, it is 17.01%. On a GS-1 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $3,431 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-1 in Palm Bay?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-1 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns roughly $908 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.