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$32,508 GS-4 Step 1 in Palm Bay (2022)
$42,259 GS-4 Step 10 in Palm Bay (2022)
+$4,726 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2022 GS-4 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-4 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $32,508 $1,250.31 $15.58 +$4,726
Step 2 $33,591 $1,291.96 $16.10 +$4,883
Step 3 $34,675 $1,333.65 $16.61 +$5,041
Step 4 $35,758 $1,375.31 $17.13 +$5,198
Step 5 $36,842 $1,417.00 $17.65 +$5,356
Step 6 $37,925 $1,458.65 $18.17 +$5,513
Step 7 $39,009 $1,500.35 $18.69 +$5,671
Step 8 $40,092 $1,542.00 $19.21 +$5,828
Step 9 $41,176 $1,583.69 $19.73 +$5,986
Step 10 $42,259 $1,625.35 $20.25 +$6,143
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Palm Bay pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $27,782
  • Palm Bay GS-4 Step 1 $32,508
  • Locality add-on +$4,726
  • Adjustment percent 17.01%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $36,116
  • Palm Bay GS-4 Step 10 $42,259

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 2022, the Palm Bay pay area adds a 17.01% 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 $1,250 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,625. 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-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 2022, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns $32,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $42,259. This is 17.01% 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 2022, it is 17.01%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,726 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 $1,250 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.