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$48,704 GS-9 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
$63,312 GS-9 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2014)
+$6,725 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-9 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-9 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $48,704 $1,873.23 $23.34 +$6,725
Step 2 $50,327 $1,935.65 $24.11 +$6,949
Step 3 $51,950 $1,998.08 $24.89 +$7,173
Step 4 $53,573 $2,060.50 $25.67 +$7,397
Step 5 $55,197 $2,122.96 $26.45 +$7,622
Step 6 $56,820 $2,185.38 $27.23 +$7,846
Step 7 $58,443 $2,247.81 $28.00 +$8,070
Step 8 $60,066 $2,310.23 $28.78 +$8,294
Step 9 $61,689 $2,372.65 $29.56 +$8,518
Step 10 $63,312 $2,435.08 $30.34 +$8,742
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-9 Step 1 $41,979
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-9 Step 1 $48,704
  • Locality add-on +$6,725
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-9 Step 10 $54,570
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-9 Step 10 $63,312

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-9 in HUNTSVILLE: what to expect

Full performance for many professional and administrative careers, including management analysts, contract specialists, social workers and IT specialists.

For 2014, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.02% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-9 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A master's degree or equivalent graduate education, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-7 level.

Promotion path. Career-ladder promotion to GS-11 after one year of specialized GS-9 experience.

The rough military equivalent for GS-9 is O-3 Captain, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-9 in HUNTSVILLE

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,873 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,435. 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-9 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-9 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-9 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2014, a GS-9 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $48,704 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $63,312. This is 16.02% higher than the base GS-9 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-9 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-9 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,725 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-9 in HUNTSVILLE?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-9 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns roughly $1,873 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.