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$35,830 GS-6 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$46,575 GS-6 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$4,947 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,830 $1,378.08 $17.17 +$4,947
Step 2 $37,024 $1,424.00 $17.74 +$5,112
Step 3 $38,218 $1,469.92 $18.31 +$5,277
Step 4 $39,412 $1,515.85 $18.88 +$5,442
Step 5 $40,606 $1,561.77 $19.46 +$5,607
Step 6 $41,800 $1,607.69 $20.03 +$5,772
Step 7 $42,994 $1,653.62 $20.60 +$5,937
Step 8 $44,187 $1,699.50 $21.17 +$6,101
Step 9 $45,381 $1,745.42 $21.74 +$6,266
Step 10 $46,575 $1,791.35 $22.32 +$6,431
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-6 Step 1 $35,830
  • Locality add-on +$4,947
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-6 Step 10 $46,575

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-6 in HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,378 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,791. 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-6 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-6 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $35,830 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $46,575. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,947 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,378 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.