GS-13 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,228 | $51.38 | $4,110.40 |
| Step 2 | $110,802 | $53.09 | $4,247.20 |
| Step 3 | $114,377 | $54.80 | $4,384.00 |
| Step 4 | $117,951 | $56.52 | $4,521.60 |
| Step 5 | $121,526 | $58.23 | $4,658.40 |
| Step 6 | $125,100 | $59.94 | $4,795.20 |
| Step 7 | $128,675 | $61.66 | $4,932.80 |
| Step 8 | $132,249 | $63.37 | $5,069.60 |
| Step 9 | $135,824 | $65.08 | $5,206.40 |
| Step 10 | $139,398 | $66.79 | $5,343.20 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $121,526 |
| Per month | $10,127 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,658.40 |
| Hourly | $58.23 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-14 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-13 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $107,228 at the first step to $139,398 at the top step, with $121,526 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.