GS-15 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $154,075 | $73.83 | $5,906.40 |
| Step 2 | $159,211 | $76.29 | $6,103.20 |
| Step 3 | $164,347 | $78.75 | $6,300.00 |
| Step 4 | $169,483 | $81.21 | $6,496.80 |
| Step 5 | $174,619 | $83.67 | $6,693.60 |
| Step 6 | $179,755 | $86.13 | $6,890.40 |
| Step 7 | $184,891 | $88.59 | $7,087.20 |
| Step 8 | $190,027 | $91.05 | $7,284.00 |
| Step 9 | $195,163 | $93.51 | $7,480.80 |
| Step 10 | $197,200 * | $94.49 | $7,559.20 |
* Capped at Level IV of the Executive Schedule ($197,200 in 2026) — GS locality-adjusted pay cannot exceed the EX-IV cap (5 U.S.C. §5304(g)(1)).
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) | $143,236 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $174,619 |
| Per month | $14,552 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,693.60 |
| Hourly | $83.67 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-15 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-15 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-15 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-15 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-15 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $154,075 at the first step to $197,200 at the top step, with $174,619 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.