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$58,366 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2019)
$75,871 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2019)
+$9,393 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-10 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 19.18% 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 $58,366 $2,244.85 $27.97 +$9,393
Step 2 $60,311 $2,319.65 $28.90 +$9,706
Step 3 $62,256 $2,394.46 $29.83 +$10,019
Step 4 $64,201 $2,469.27 $30.76 +$10,332
Step 5 $66,146 $2,544.08 $31.69 +$10,645
Step 6 $68,091 $2,618.88 $32.63 +$10,958
Step 7 $70,036 $2,693.69 $33.56 +$11,271
Step 8 $71,981 $2,768.50 $34.49 +$11,584
Step 9 $73,926 $2,843.31 $35.42 +$11,897
Step 10 $75,871 $2,918.12 $36.35 +$12,210
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $48,973
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $58,366
  • Locality add-on +$9,393
  • Adjustment percent 19.18%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $63,661
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $75,871

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 2019, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 19.18% 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 $2,245 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,918. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 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 2019, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $58,366 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,871. This is 19.18% 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 2019, it is 19.18%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,393 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 $2,245 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.