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$54,171 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2015)
$70,418 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2015)
+$7,480 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2015 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 $54,171 $2,083.50 $25.96 +$7,480
Step 2 $55,976 $2,152.92 $26.82 +$7,729
Step 3 $57,781 $2,222.35 $27.69 +$7,978
Step 4 $59,587 $2,291.81 $28.55 +$8,228
Step 5 $61,392 $2,361.23 $29.42 +$8,477
Step 6 $63,197 $2,430.65 $30.28 +$8,726
Step 7 $65,003 $2,500.12 $31.15 +$8,976
Step 8 $66,808 $2,569.54 $32.01 +$9,225
Step 9 $68,613 $2,638.96 $32.88 +$9,474
Step 10 $70,418 $2,708.38 $33.74 +$9,723
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,691
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $54,171
  • Locality add-on +$7,480
  • Adjustment percent 16.02%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,695
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $70,418

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 2015, 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 $2,084 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,708. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 HUNTSVILLE page.

Other grades in HUNTSVILLE

GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $54,171 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $70,418. 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 2015, it is 16.02%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,480 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 $2,084 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.