GS-13 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)

$125,627
A GS-13 Step 5 in Huntsville-Decatur earns $125,627 in 2026. Across all ten steps, GS-13 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges $110,847–$144,102.
Huntsville-Decatur locality pay: 21.91% · effective January 11, 2026

This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.

StepAnnualHourlyBi-weekly
Step 1$110,847$53.11$4,248.80
Step 2$114,542$54.88$4,390.40
Step 3$118,237$56.65$4,532.00
Step 4$121,932$58.42$4,673.60
Step 5$125,627$60.20$4,816.00
Step 6$129,322$61.97$4,957.60
Step 7$133,017$63.74$5,099.20
Step 8$136,712$65.51$5,240.80
Step 9$140,407$67.28$5,382.40
Step 10$144,102$69.05$5,524.00

Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.

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$125,627/yr
Base pay (before locality)$103,049
Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality21.91%
Adjusted annual$125,627
Per month$10,469
Bi-weekly$4,816.00
Hourly$60.20

Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does GS-13 make in Huntsville-Decatur?

For 2026, GS-13 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $110,847 at the first step to $144,102 at the top step, with $125,627 near the middle.

How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?

The GS-13 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-13 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.