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$35,609 GS-4 Step 1 in Palm Bay (2024)
$46,289 GS-4 Step 10 in Palm Bay (2024)
+$5,329 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2024 GS-4 pay table for Palm Bay

Each step below already includes the 17.60% 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 $35,609 $1,369.58 $17.06 +$5,329
Step 2 $36,796 $1,415.23 $17.63 +$5,507
Step 3 $37,982 $1,460.85 $18.20 +$5,684
Step 4 $39,169 $1,506.50 $18.77 +$5,862
Step 5 $40,356 $1,552.15 $19.34 +$6,040
Step 6 $41,542 $1,597.77 $19.91 +$6,217
Step 7 $42,729 $1,643.42 $20.47 +$6,395
Step 8 $43,915 $1,689.04 $21.04 +$6,572
Step 9 $45,102 $1,734.69 $21.61 +$6,750
Step 10 $46,289 $1,780.35 $22.18 +$6,928
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Palm Bay pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,280
  • Palm Bay GS-4 Step 1 $35,609
  • Locality add-on +$5,329
  • Adjustment percent 17.60%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $39,361
  • Palm Bay GS-4 Step 10 $46,289

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 2024, the Palm Bay pay area adds a 17.60% 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 $1,370 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,780. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2024 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 2024, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns $35,609 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,289. This is 17.60% 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 2024, it is 17.60%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,329 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 $1,370 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.