GS-3 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-3 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-3 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $33,779 | $16.19 | $1,295.20 |
| Step 2 | $34,905 | $16.72 | $1,337.60 |
| Step 3 | $36,032 | $17.26 | $1,380.80 |
| Step 4 | $37,158 | $17.80 | $1,424.00 |
| Step 5 | $38,285 | $18.34 | $1,467.20 |
| Step 6 | $39,411 | $18.88 | $1,510.40 |
| Step 7 | $40,538 | $19.42 | $1,553.60 |
| Step 8 | $41,664 | $19.96 | $1,596.80 |
| Step 9 | $42,790 | $20.50 | $1,640.00 |
| Step 10 | $43,917 | $21.04 | $1,683.20 |
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) | $31,404 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $38,285 |
| Per month | $3,190 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,467.20 |
| Hourly | $18.34 |
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-3 in every locality
- GS-2 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-4 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-3 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-3 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-3 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-3 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-3 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $33,779 at the first step to $43,917 at the top step, with $38,285 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-3 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-3 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.