GS-11 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,233 | $36.05 | $2,884.00 |
| Step 2 | $77,742 | $37.25 | $2,980.00 |
| Step 3 | $80,250 | $38.45 | $3,076.00 |
| Step 4 | $82,759 | $39.65 | $3,172.00 |
| Step 5 | $85,267 | $40.86 | $3,268.80 |
| Step 6 | $87,775 | $42.06 | $3,364.80 |
| Step 7 | $90,284 | $43.26 | $3,460.80 |
| Step 8 | $92,792 | $44.46 | $3,556.80 |
| Step 9 | $95,300 | $45.66 | $3,652.80 |
| Step 10 | $97,809 | $46.87 | $3,749.60 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,267 |
| Per month | $7,106 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,268.80 |
| Hourly | $40.86 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-12 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-11 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $75,233 at the first step to $97,809 at the top step, with $85,267 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.