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$60,686 GS-10 Step 1 in Palm Bay (2022)
$78,894 GS-10 Step 10 in Palm Bay (2022)
+$8,822 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $60,686 $2,334.08 $29.08 +$8,822
Step 2 $62,709 $2,411.88 $30.05 +$9,116
Step 3 $64,732 $2,489.69 $31.02 +$9,410
Step 4 $66,755 $2,567.50 $31.99 +$9,704
Step 5 $68,778 $2,645.31 $32.96 +$9,998
Step 6 $70,802 $2,723.15 $33.93 +$10,293
Step 7 $72,825 $2,800.96 $34.89 +$10,587
Step 8 $74,848 $2,878.77 $35.86 +$10,881
Step 9 $76,871 $2,956.58 $36.83 +$11,175
Step 10 $78,894 $3,034.38 $37.80 +$11,469
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Palm Bay pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $51,864
  • Palm Bay GS-10 Step 1 $60,686
  • Locality add-on +$8,822
  • Adjustment percent 17.01%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $67,425
  • Palm Bay GS-10 Step 10 $78,894

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 2022, the Palm Bay pay area adds a 17.01% 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 $2,334 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,034. 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-10 Palm Bay page.

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GS-10 in Palm Bay questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Palm Bay?
    In 2022, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns $60,686 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,894. This is 17.01% 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 2022, it is 17.01%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,822 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 $2,334 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.