GS-9 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $64,279 | $30.80 | $2,464.00 |
| Step 2 | $66,423 | $31.83 | $2,546.40 |
| Step 3 | $68,566 | $32.85 | $2,628.00 |
| Step 4 | $70,709 | $33.88 | $2,710.40 |
| Step 5 | $72,852 | $34.91 | $2,792.80 |
| Step 6 | $74,995 | $35.93 | $2,874.40 |
| Step 7 | $77,139 | $36.96 | $2,956.80 |
| Step 8 | $79,282 | $37.99 | $3,039.20 |
| Step 9 | $81,425 | $39.02 | $3,121.60 |
| Step 10 | $83,568 | $40.04 | $3,203.20 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $72,852 |
| Per month | $6,071 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,792.80 |
| Hourly | $34.91 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-10 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-9 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $64,279 at the first step to $83,568 at the top step, with $72,852 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.