GS-2 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $29,946 | $14.35 | $1,148.00 |
| Step 2 | $30,658 | $14.69 | $1,175.20 |
| Step 3 | $31,651 | $15.17 | $1,213.60 |
| Step 4 | $32,490 | $15.57 | $1,245.60 |
| Step 5 | $32,853 | $15.74 | $1,259.20 |
| Step 6 | $33,819 | $16.20 | $1,296.00 |
| Step 7 | $34,785 | $16.67 | $1,333.60 |
| Step 8 | $35,750 | $17.13 | $1,370.40 |
| Step 9 | $36,716 | $17.59 | $1,407.20 |
| Step 10 | $37,682 | $18.06 | $1,444.80 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,853 |
| Per month | $2,738 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,259.20 |
| Hourly | $15.74 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-3 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-2 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $29,946 at the first step to $37,682 at the top step, with $32,853 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.