GS-10 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Huntsville-Decatur locality pay area for 2026. The Huntsville-Decatur area adds 21.91% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $70,786 | $33.92 | $2,713.60 |
| Step 2 | $73,145 | $35.05 | $2,804.00 |
| Step 3 | $75,504 | $36.18 | $2,894.40 |
| Step 4 | $77,863 | $37.31 | $2,984.80 |
| Step 5 | $80,222 | $38.44 | $3,075.20 |
| Step 6 | $82,581 | $39.57 | $3,165.60 |
| Step 7 | $84,940 | $40.70 | $3,256.00 |
| Step 8 | $87,299 | $41.83 | $3,346.40 |
| Step 9 | $89,657 | $42.96 | $3,436.80 |
| Step 10 | $92,016 | $44.09 | $3,527.20 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $80,222 |
| Per month | $6,685 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,075.20 |
| Hourly | $38.44 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Huntsville-Decatur GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-11 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-10 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $70,786 at the first step to $92,016 at the top step, with $80,222 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Huntsville-Decatur locality percentage of 21.91%, 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 Huntsville-Decatur rate remained 21.91%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Huntsville-Decatur are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HNT · effective January 11, 2026 · Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN, 21.91% 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.