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$36,317 GS-4 Step 1 in Palm Bay (2025)
$47,217 GS-4 Step 10 in Palm Bay (2025)
+$5,522 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2025 GS-4 pay table for Palm Bay

Each step below already includes the 17.93% 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 $36,317 $1,396.81 $17.40 +$5,522
Step 2 $37,528 $1,443.38 $17.98 +$5,706
Step 3 $38,739 $1,489.96 $18.56 +$5,890
Step 4 $39,950 $1,536.54 $19.14 +$6,074
Step 5 $41,161 $1,583.12 $19.72 +$6,258
Step 6 $42,372 $1,629.69 $20.30 +$6,442
Step 7 $43,583 $1,676.27 $20.88 +$6,626
Step 8 $44,795 $1,722.88 $21.46 +$6,811
Step 9 $46,006 $1,769.46 $22.04 +$6,995
Step 10 $47,217 $1,816.04 $22.62 +$7,179
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Palm Bay pays

  • Base GS-4 Step 1 $30,795
  • Palm Bay GS-4 Step 1 $36,317
  • Locality add-on +$5,522
  • Adjustment percent 17.93%
  • Base GS-4 Step 10 $40,038
  • Palm Bay GS-4 Step 10 $47,217

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 2025, the Palm Bay pay area adds a 17.93% 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 $1,397 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,816. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2025 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 2025, a GS-4 Step 1 employee in Palm Bay earns $36,317 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $47,217. This is 17.93% 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 2025, it is 17.93%. On a GS-4 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $5,522 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 $1,397 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.