GS-1 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-1 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-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $26,633 | $12.76 | $1,020.80 |
| Step 2 | $27,526 | $13.19 | $1,055.20 |
| Step 3 | $28,412 | $13.61 | $1,088.80 |
| Step 4 | $29,294 | $14.04 | $1,123.20 |
| Step 5 | $30,177 | $14.46 | $1,156.80 |
| Step 6 | $30,695 | $14.71 | $1,176.80 |
| Step 7 | $31,571 | $15.13 | $1,210.40 |
| Step 8 | $32,453 | $15.55 | $1,244.00 |
| Step 9 | $32,490 | $15.57 | $1,245.60 |
| Step 10 | $33,313 | $15.96 | $1,276.80 |
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) | $25,589 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $30,177 |
| Per month | $2,515 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,156.80 |
| Hourly | $14.46 |
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-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-1 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $26,633 at the first step to $33,313 at the top step, with $30,177 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 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-1 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.