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$101,548 GS-14 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2016)
$132,015 GS-14 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2016)
+$14,285 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2016 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $101,548 $3,905.69 $48.66 +$14,285
Step 2 $104,933 $4,035.88 $50.28 +$14,761
Step 3 $108,318 $4,166.08 $51.90 +$15,237
Step 4 $111,704 $4,296.31 $53.52 +$15,714
Step 5 $115,089 $4,426.50 $55.15 +$16,190
Step 6 $118,474 $4,556.69 $56.77 +$16,666
Step 7 $121,859 $4,686.88 $58.39 +$17,142
Step 8 $125,244 $4,817.08 $60.01 +$17,618
Step 9 $128,630 $4,947.31 $61.63 +$18,095
Step 10 $132,015 $5,077.50 $63.26 +$18,571
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $87,263
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-14 Step 1 $101,548
  • Locality add-on +$14,285
  • Adjustment percent 16.37%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $113,444
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-14 Step 10 $132,015

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 2016, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 16.37% 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 $3,906 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,078. 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-14 HUNTSVILLE page.

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GS-14 in HUNTSVILLE questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in HUNTSVILLE?
    In 2016, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $101,548 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $132,015. This is 16.37% 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 2016, it is 16.37%. On a GS-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $14,285 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 $3,906 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.