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$53,635 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$69,726 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$7,406 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 16.02% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $53,635 $2,062.88 $25.70 +$7,406
Step 2 $55,423 $2,131.65 $26.56 +$7,653
Step 3 $57,211 $2,200.42 $27.41 +$7,900
Step 4 $58,998 $2,269.15 $28.27 +$8,146
Step 5 $60,786 $2,337.92 $29.13 +$8,393
Step 6 $62,574 $2,406.69 $29.98 +$8,640
Step 7 $64,362 $2,475.46 $30.84 +$8,887
Step 8 $66,150 $2,544.23 $31.70 +$9,134
Step 9 $67,938 $2,613.00 $32.55 +$9,381
Step 10 $69,726 $2,681.77 $33.41 +$9,628
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $53,635
  • Locality add-on +$7,406
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $69,726

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $2,063 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,682. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $53,635 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $69,726. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For HUNTSVILLE in 2014, it is 16.02%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,406 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $2,063 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.