GS-7 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,835 | $24.36 | $1,948.80 |
| Step 2 | $52,530 | $25.17 | $2,013.60 |
| Step 3 | $54,224 | $25.98 | $2,078.40 |
| Step 4 | $55,919 | $26.79 | $2,143.20 |
| Step 5 | $57,614 | $27.61 | $2,208.80 |
| Step 6 | $59,308 | $28.42 | $2,273.60 |
| Step 7 | $61,003 | $29.23 | $2,338.40 |
| Step 8 | $62,697 | $30.04 | $2,403.20 |
| Step 9 | $64,392 | $30.85 | $2,468.00 |
| Step 10 | $66,087 | $31.67 | $2,533.60 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,614 |
| Per month | $4,801 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,208.80 |
| Hourly | $27.61 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-8 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-7 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $50,835 at the first step to $66,087 at the top step, with $57,614 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.