GS-12 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,173 | $43.21 | $3,456.80 |
| Step 2 | $93,179 | $44.65 | $3,572.00 |
| Step 3 | $96,185 | $46.09 | $3,687.20 |
| Step 4 | $99,191 | $47.53 | $3,802.40 |
| Step 5 | $102,197 | $48.97 | $3,917.60 |
| Step 6 | $105,203 | $50.41 | $4,032.80 |
| Step 7 | $108,209 | $51.85 | $4,148.00 |
| Step 8 | $111,215 | $53.29 | $4,263.20 |
| Step 9 | $114,221 | $54.73 | $4,378.40 |
| Step 10 | $117,227 | $56.17 | $4,493.60 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,197 |
| Per month | $8,516 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,917.60 |
| Hourly | $48.97 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-13 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-12 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $90,173 at the first step to $117,227 at the top step, with $102,197 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.