GS-6 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $47,290 | $22.66 | $1,812.80 |
| Step 2 | $48,866 | $23.41 | $1,872.80 |
| Step 3 | $50,443 | $24.17 | $1,933.60 |
| Step 4 | $52,019 | $24.93 | $1,994.40 |
| Step 5 | $53,595 | $25.68 | $2,054.40 |
| Step 6 | $55,172 | $26.44 | $2,115.20 |
| Step 7 | $56,748 | $27.19 | $2,175.20 |
| Step 8 | $58,324 | $27.95 | $2,236.00 |
| Step 9 | $59,900 | $28.70 | $2,296.00 |
| Step 10 | $61,477 | $29.46 | $2,356.80 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $53,595 |
| Per month | $4,466 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,054.40 |
| Hourly | $25.68 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-7 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-6 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $47,290 at the first step to $61,477 at the top step, with $53,595 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.