GS-15 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $149,045 | $71.42 | $5,713.60 |
| Step 2 | $154,013 | $73.80 | $5,904.00 |
| Step 3 | $158,981 | $76.18 | $6,094.40 |
| Step 4 | $163,950 | $78.56 | $6,284.80 |
| Step 5 | $168,918 | $80.94 | $6,475.20 |
| Step 6 | $173,887 | $83.32 | $6,665.60 |
| Step 7 | $178,855 | $85.70 | $6,856.00 |
| Step 8 | $183,823 | $88.08 | $7,046.40 |
| Step 9 | $188,792 | $90.46 | $7,236.80 |
| Step 10 | $193,760 | $92.84 | $7,427.20 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $168,918 |
| Per month | $14,077 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,475.20 |
| Hourly | $80.94 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-15 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $149,045 at the first step to $193,760 at the top step, with $168,918 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.