GS-3 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $32,676 | $15.66 | $1,252.80 |
| Step 2 | $33,766 | $16.18 | $1,294.40 |
| Step 3 | $34,855 | $16.70 | $1,336.00 |
| Step 4 | $35,945 | $17.22 | $1,377.60 |
| Step 5 | $37,035 | $17.75 | $1,420.00 |
| Step 6 | $38,124 | $18.27 | $1,461.60 |
| Step 7 | $39,214 | $18.79 | $1,503.20 |
| Step 8 | $40,304 | $19.31 | $1,544.80 |
| Step 9 | $41,393 | $19.83 | $1,586.40 |
| Step 10 | $42,483 | $20.36 | $1,628.80 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $37,035 |
| Per month | $3,086 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,420.00 |
| Hourly | $17.75 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-4 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-3 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $32,676 at the first step to $42,483 at the top step, with $37,035 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.