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$99,248 GS-14 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$129,018 GS-14 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$13,704 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $99,248 $3,817.23 $47.56 +$13,704
Step 2 $102,556 $3,944.46 $49.14 +$14,161
Step 3 $105,864 $4,071.69 $50.73 +$14,618
Step 4 $109,171 $4,198.88 $52.31 +$15,074
Step 5 $112,479 $4,326.12 $53.90 +$15,531
Step 6 $115,787 $4,453.35 $55.48 +$15,988
Step 7 $119,095 $4,580.58 $57.07 +$16,445
Step 8 $122,402 $4,707.77 $58.65 +$16,901
Step 9 $125,710 $4,835.00 $60.23 +$17,358
Step 10 $129,018 $4,962.23 $61.82 +$17,815
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-14 Step 1 $99,248
  • Locality add-on +$13,704
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-14 Step 10 $129,018

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-14 in HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $3,817 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,962. 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-14 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-14 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $99,248 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $129,018. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $13,704 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $3,817 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.