GS-4 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-4 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-4 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $36,680 | $17.58 | $1,406.40 |
| Step 2 | $37,903 | $18.16 | $1,452.80 |
| Step 3 | $39,126 | $18.75 | $1,500.00 |
| Step 4 | $40,349 | $19.33 | $1,546.40 |
| Step 5 | $41,572 | $19.92 | $1,593.60 |
| Step 6 | $42,794 | $20.51 | $1,640.80 |
| Step 7 | $44,017 | $21.09 | $1,687.20 |
| Step 8 | $45,240 | $21.68 | $1,734.40 |
| Step 9 | $46,463 | $22.26 | $1,780.80 |
| Step 10 | $47,686 | $22.85 | $1,828.00 |
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) | $35,251 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $41,572 |
| Per month | $3,464 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,593.60 |
| Hourly | $19.92 |
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-4 in every locality
- GS-3 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-5 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-4 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-4 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-4 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-4 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-4 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $36,680 at the first step to $47,686 at the top step, with $41,572 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-4 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-4 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.