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$60,220 GS-10 Step 1 in HUNTSVILLE (2020)
$78,287 GS-10 Step 10 in HUNTSVILLE (2020)
+$9,974 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-10 pay table for HUNTSVILLE

Each step below already includes the 19.85% 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 $60,220 $2,316.15 $28.85 +$9,974
Step 2 $62,227 $2,393.35 $29.82 +$10,306
Step 3 $64,235 $2,470.58 $30.78 +$10,639
Step 4 $66,242 $2,547.77 $31.74 +$10,971
Step 5 $68,250 $2,625.00 $32.70 +$11,304
Step 6 $70,257 $2,702.19 $33.66 +$11,636
Step 7 $72,265 $2,779.42 $34.63 +$11,969
Step 8 $74,272 $2,856.62 $35.59 +$12,301
Step 9 $76,280 $2,933.85 $36.55 +$12,634
Step 10 $78,287 $3,011.04 $37.51 +$12,966
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more HUNTSVILLE pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,246
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 1 $60,220
  • Locality add-on +$9,974
  • Adjustment percent 19.85%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,321
  • HUNTSVILLE GS-10 Step 10 $78,287

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 2020, the HUNTSVILLE pay area adds a 19.85% 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 $2,316 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,011. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 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 2020, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in HUNTSVILLE earns $60,220 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $78,287. This is 19.85% 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 2020, it is 19.85%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,974 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 $2,316 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.