GS-13 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)

$121,526
A GS-13 Step 5 in Palm Bay-Melbourne earns $121,526 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges $107,228–$139,398.
Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay: 17.93% · effective January 11, 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.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-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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$121,526/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality17.93%
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.

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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.