GS-8 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,297 | $26.98 | $2,158.40 |
| Step 2 | $58,174 | $27.87 | $2,229.60 |
| Step 3 | $60,050 | $28.77 | $2,301.60 |
| Step 4 | $61,926 | $29.67 | $2,373.60 |
| Step 5 | $63,802 | $30.57 | $2,445.60 |
| Step 6 | $65,679 | $31.47 | $2,517.60 |
| Step 7 | $67,555 | $32.37 | $2,589.60 |
| Step 8 | $69,431 | $33.27 | $2,661.60 |
| Step 9 | $71,308 | $34.17 | $2,733.60 |
| Step 10 | $73,184 | $35.07 | $2,805.60 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,802 |
| Per month | $5,317 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,445.60 |
| Hourly | $30.57 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-9 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-8 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $56,297 at the first step to $73,184 at the top step, with $63,802 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.