GS-9 Pay — Palm Bay-Melbourne (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,181 | $29.79 | $2,383.20 |
| Step 2 | $64,254 | $30.79 | $2,463.20 |
| Step 3 | $66,327 | $31.78 | $2,542.40 |
| Step 4 | $68,401 | $32.77 | $2,621.60 |
| Step 5 | $70,474 | $33.77 | $2,701.60 |
| Step 6 | $72,547 | $34.76 | $2,780.80 |
| Step 7 | $74,620 | $35.75 | $2,860.00 |
| Step 8 | $76,693 | $36.75 | $2,940.00 |
| Step 9 | $78,767 | $37.74 | $3,019.20 |
| Step 10 | $80,840 | $38.74 | $3,099.20 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL locality | 17.93% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,474 |
| Per month | $5,873 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,701.60 |
| Hourly | $33.77 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-10 in Palm Bay-Melbourne
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Palm Bay-Melbourne?
For 2026, GS-9 in Palm Bay-Melbourne ranges from $62,181 at the first step to $80,840 at the top step, with $70,474 near the middle.
How is Palm Bay-Melbourne locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.