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$83,988 GS-13 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$109,184 GS-13 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$11,597 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $83,988 $3,230.31 $40.24 +$11,597
Step 2 $86,788 $3,338.00 $41.59 +$11,984
Step 3 $89,587 $3,445.65 $42.93 +$12,370
Step 4 $92,387 $3,553.35 $44.27 +$12,757
Step 5 $95,186 $3,661.00 $45.61 +$13,143
Step 6 $97,986 $3,768.69 $46.95 +$13,530
Step 7 $100,785 $3,876.35 $48.29 +$13,916
Step 8 $103,585 $3,984.04 $49.63 +$14,303
Step 9 $106,385 $4,091.73 $50.98 +$14,690
Step 10 $109,184 $4,199.38 $52.32 +$15,076
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-13 Step 1 $83,988
  • Locality add-on +$11,597
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-13 Step 10 $109,184

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-13 in HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-13 in HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $3,230 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,199. 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-13 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-13 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $83,988 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $109,184. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,597 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $3,230 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.