GS-11 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $77,772 | $37.26 | $2,980.80 |
| Step 2 | $80,366 | $38.51 | $3,080.80 |
| Step 3 | $82,959 | $39.75 | $3,180.00 |
| Step 4 | $85,552 | $40.99 | $3,279.20 |
| Step 5 | $88,145 | $42.24 | $3,379.20 |
| Step 6 | $90,738 | $43.48 | $3,478.40 |
| Step 7 | $93,331 | $44.72 | $3,577.60 |
| Step 8 | $95,924 | $45.96 | $3,676.80 |
| Step 9 | $98,517 | $47.21 | $3,776.80 |
| Step 10 | $101,110 | $48.45 | $3,876.00 |
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) | $72,303 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $88,145 |
| Per month | $7,345 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,379.20 |
| Hourly | $42.24 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-12 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-11 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-11 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-11 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-11 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-11 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $77,772 at the first step to $101,110 at the top step, with $88,145 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.