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$65,306 GS-10 Step 1 in Huntsville (2023)
$84,902 GS-10 Step 10 in Huntsville (2023)
+$11,316 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Huntsville

Each step below already includes the 20.96% 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 $65,306 $2,511.77 $31.29 +$11,316
Step 2 $67,484 $2,595.54 $32.34 +$11,694
Step 3 $69,661 $2,679.27 $33.38 +$12,071
Step 4 $71,838 $2,763.00 $34.42 +$12,448
Step 5 $74,015 $2,846.73 $35.46 +$12,825
Step 6 $76,193 $2,930.50 $36.51 +$13,203
Step 7 $78,370 $3,014.23 $37.55 +$13,580
Step 8 $80,547 $3,097.96 $38.59 +$13,957
Step 9 $82,725 $3,181.73 $39.64 +$14,335
Step 10 $84,902 $3,265.46 $40.68 +$14,712
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Huntsville pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Huntsville GS-10 Step 1 $65,306
  • Locality add-on +$11,316
  • Adjustment percent 20.96%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Huntsville GS-10 Step 10 $84,902

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 2023, the Huntsville pay area adds a 20.96% 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 $2,512 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,265. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Huntsville earns $65,306 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $84,902. This is 20.96% 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 2023, it is 20.96%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,316 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 $2,512 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.