GS-13 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (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.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-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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| Base pay (before locality) | $103,049 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| 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.
Related pay tables
- Full Huntsville-Decatur GS scale
- GS-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-14 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
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.