GS-14 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $126,711 | $60.71 | $4,856.80 |
| Step 2 | $130,935 | $62.74 | $5,019.20 |
| Step 3 | $135,160 | $64.76 | $5,180.80 |
| Step 4 | $139,384 | $66.79 | $5,343.20 |
| Step 5 | $143,608 | $68.81 | $5,504.80 |
| Step 6 | $147,832 | $70.83 | $5,666.40 |
| Step 7 | $152,057 | $72.86 | $5,828.80 |
| Step 8 | $156,281 | $74.88 | $5,990.40 |
| Step 9 | $160,505 | $76.91 | $6,152.80 |
| Step 10 | $164,729 | $78.93 | $6,314.40 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $143,608 |
| Per month | $11,967 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,504.80 |
| Hourly | $68.81 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-15 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-14 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $126,711 at the first step to $164,729 at the top step, with $143,608 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.