GS-5 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,423 | $20.33 | $1,626.40 |
| Step 2 | $43,838 | $21.01 | $1,680.80 |
| Step 3 | $45,252 | $21.68 | $1,734.40 |
| Step 4 | $46,666 | $22.36 | $1,788.80 |
| Step 5 | $48,080 | $23.04 | $1,843.20 |
| Step 6 | $49,494 | $23.72 | $1,897.60 |
| Step 7 | $50,908 | $24.39 | $1,951.20 |
| Step 8 | $52,323 | $25.07 | $2,005.60 |
| Step 9 | $53,737 | $25.75 | $2,060.00 |
| Step 10 | $55,151 | $26.43 | $2,114.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $48,080 |
| Per month | $4,007 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,843.20 |
| Hourly | $23.04 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-6 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-5 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $42,423 at the first step to $55,151 at the top step, with $48,080 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.