GS-1 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-1 pay in the Huntsville-Decatur locality pay area for 2026. The Huntsville-Decatur area adds 21.91% in locality pay on top of the GS-1 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $27,532 | $13.19 | $1,055.20 |
| Step 2 | $28,455 | $13.63 | $1,090.40 |
| Step 3 | $29,371 | $14.07 | $1,125.60 |
| Step 4 | $30,282 | $14.51 | $1,160.80 |
| Step 5 | $31,196 | $14.95 | $1,196.00 |
| Step 6 | $31,731 | $15.20 | $1,216.00 |
| Step 7 | $32,637 | $15.64 | $1,251.20 |
| Step 8 | $33,548 | $16.07 | $1,285.60 |
| Step 9 | $33,586 | $16.09 | $1,287.20 |
| Step 10 | $34,437 | $16.50 | $1,320.00 |
Locality pay is calculated as the base rate multiplied by one plus the locality percentage, rounded to the nearest dollar.
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| Base pay (before locality) | $25,589 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $31,196 |
| Per month | $2,600 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,196.00 |
| Hourly | $14.95 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Huntsville-Decatur GS scale
- GS-1 in every locality
- GS-2 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-1 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-1 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-1 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-1 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-1 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $27,532 at the first step to $34,437 at the top step, with $31,196 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-1 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Huntsville-Decatur locality percentage of 21.91%, then rounded to the nearest dollar.
What is the 2026 raise?
For 2026, the across-the-board base rate rose while locality percentages were held at their prior-year levels, so the Huntsville-Decatur rate remained 21.91%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-1 figures for Huntsville-Decatur are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-HNT · effective January 11, 2026 · Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN, 21.91% locality. Rates current as of July 20, 2026. Reference figures for general information — official pay is set by your agency, DFAS or OPM. See methodology.