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$56,118 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2017)
$72,957 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2017)
+$8,488 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2017 GS-10 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 17.82% 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 $56,118 $2,158.38 $26.89 +$8,488
Step 2 $57,989 $2,230.35 $27.79 +$8,771
Step 3 $59,860 $2,302.31 $28.68 +$9,054
Step 4 $61,731 $2,374.27 $29.58 +$9,337
Step 5 $63,602 $2,446.23 $30.48 +$9,620
Step 6 $65,473 $2,518.19 $31.37 +$9,903
Step 7 $67,344 $2,590.15 $32.27 +$10,186
Step 8 $69,215 $2,662.12 $33.16 +$10,469
Step 9 $71,086 $2,734.08 $34.06 +$10,752
Step 10 $72,957 $2,806.04 $34.96 +$11,035
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $47,630
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $56,118
  • Locality add-on +$8,488
  • Adjustment percent 17.82%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $61,922
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $72,957

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 2017, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 17.82% 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 $2,158 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,806. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2017 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 2017, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $56,118 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $72,957. This is 17.82% 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 2017, it is 17.82%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,488 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 $2,158 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.