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$63,330 GS-10 Step 1 in Palm Bay (2023)
$82,333 GS-10 Step 10 in Palm Bay (2023)
+$9,340 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Palm Bay

Each step below already includes the 17.30% 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 $63,330 $2,435.77 $30.34 +$9,340
Step 2 $65,442 $2,517.00 $31.36 +$9,652
Step 3 $67,553 $2,598.19 $32.37 +$9,963
Step 4 $69,664 $2,679.38 $33.38 +$10,274
Step 5 $71,776 $2,760.62 $34.39 +$10,586
Step 6 $73,887 $2,841.81 $35.40 +$10,897
Step 7 $75,999 $2,923.04 $36.42 +$11,209
Step 8 $78,110 $3,004.23 $37.43 +$11,520
Step 9 $80,221 $3,085.42 $38.44 +$11,831
Step 10 $82,333 $3,166.65 $39.45 +$12,143
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Palm Bay pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Palm Bay GS-10 Step 1 $63,330
  • Locality add-on +$9,340
  • Adjustment percent 17.30%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Palm Bay GS-10 Step 10 $82,333

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 2023, the Palm Bay pay area adds a 17.30% 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 $2,436 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,167. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns $63,330 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,333. This is 17.30% 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 2023, it is 17.30%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,340 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 $2,436 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.