GS-10 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay area for 2026. The Palm Bay-Melbourne area adds 17.93% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,475 | $32.81 | $2,624.80 |
| Step 2 | $70,757 | $33.90 | $2,712.00 |
| Step 3 | $73,039 | $35.00 | $2,800.00 |
| Step 4 | $75,321 | $36.09 | $2,887.20 |
| Step 5 | $77,603 | $37.18 | $2,974.40 |
| Step 6 | $79,885 | $38.28 | $3,062.40 |
| Step 7 | $82,167 | $39.37 | $3,149.60 |
| Step 8 | $84,448 | $40.46 | $3,236.80 |
| Step 9 | $86,730 | $41.56 | $3,324.80 |
| Step 10 | $89,012 | $42.65 | $3,412.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $65,804 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,603 |
| Per month | $6,467 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,974.40 |
| Hourly | $37.18 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Palm Bay-Melbourne GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-11 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-10 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $68,475 at the first step to $89,012 at the top step, with $77,603 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Palm Bay-Melbourne locality percentage of 17.93%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Palm Bay-Melbourne rate remained 17.93%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Palm Bay-Melbourne are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-PB · effective January 11, 2026 · Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, 17.93% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.