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$57,227 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2018)
$74,396 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2018)
+$8,930 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2018 GS-10 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 18.49% 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 $57,227 $2,201.04 $27.42 +$8,930
Step 2 $59,135 $2,274.42 $28.33 +$9,228
Step 3 $61,042 $2,347.77 $29.25 +$9,525
Step 4 $62,950 $2,421.15 $30.16 +$9,823
Step 5 $64,858 $2,494.54 $31.08 +$10,121
Step 6 $66,766 $2,567.92 $31.99 +$10,419
Step 7 $68,673 $2,641.27 $32.91 +$10,716
Step 8 $70,581 $2,714.65 $33.82 +$11,014
Step 9 $72,489 $2,788.04 $34.73 +$11,312
Step 10 $74,396 $2,861.38 $35.65 +$11,609
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,297
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $57,227
  • Locality add-on +$8,930
  • Adjustment percent 18.49%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $62,787
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $74,396

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 2018, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 18.49% 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 $2,201 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,861. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2018 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 2018, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $57,227 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,396. This is 18.49% 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 2018, it is 18.49%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,930 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 $2,201 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.