GS-5 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,038 | $19.66 | $1,572.80 |
| Step 2 | $42,406 | $20.32 | $1,625.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,774 | $20.97 | $1,677.60 |
| Step 4 | $45,142 | $21.63 | $1,730.40 |
| Step 5 | $46,510 | $22.29 | $1,783.20 |
| Step 6 | $47,878 | $22.94 | $1,835.20 |
| Step 7 | $49,246 | $23.60 | $1,888.00 |
| Step 8 | $50,614 | $24.25 | $1,940.00 |
| Step 9 | $51,982 | $24.91 | $1,992.80 |
| Step 10 | $53,350 | $25.56 | $2,044.80 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,510 |
| Per month | $3,876 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,783.20 |
| Hourly | $22.29 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-6 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-5 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $41,038 at the first step to $53,350 at the top step, with $46,510 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.