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$54,878 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2016)
$71,342 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2016)
+$7,720 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-10 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 16.37% 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 $54,878 $2,110.69 $26.30 +$7,720
Step 2 $56,707 $2,181.04 $27.17 +$7,977
Step 3 $58,536 $2,251.38 $28.05 +$8,234
Step 4 $60,366 $2,321.77 $28.92 +$8,492
Step 5 $62,195 $2,392.12 $29.80 +$8,749
Step 6 $64,024 $2,462.46 $30.68 +$9,006
Step 7 $65,854 $2,532.85 $31.55 +$9,264
Step 8 $67,683 $2,603.19 $32.43 +$9,521
Step 9 $69,512 $2,673.54 $33.31 +$9,778
Step 10 $71,342 $2,743.92 $34.18 +$10,036
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,158
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $54,878
  • Locality add-on +$7,720
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,306
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $71,342

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 2016, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.37% 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 $2,111 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,744. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2016 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-10 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2016, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $54,878 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $71,342. This is 16.37% 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 2016, it is 16.37%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,720 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 $2,111 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.