GS-14 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $130,987 | $62.76 | $5,020.80 |
| Step 2 | $135,354 | $64.86 | $5,188.80 |
| Step 3 | $139,721 | $66.95 | $5,356.00 |
| Step 4 | $144,088 | $69.04 | $5,523.20 |
| Step 5 | $148,455 | $71.13 | $5,690.40 |
| Step 6 | $152,821 | $73.23 | $5,858.40 |
| Step 7 | $157,188 | $75.32 | $6,025.60 |
| Step 8 | $161,555 | $77.41 | $6,192.80 |
| Step 9 | $165,922 | $79.50 | $6,360.00 |
| Step 10 | $170,289 | $81.60 | $6,528.00 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $148,455 |
| Per month | $12,371 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,690.40 |
| Hourly | $71.13 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-15 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-14 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $130,987 at the first step to $170,289 at the top step, with $148,455 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.