GS-8 Pay — Huntsville-Decatur (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,197 | $27.89 | $2,231.20 |
| Step 2 | $60,137 | $28.82 | $2,305.60 |
| Step 3 | $62,077 | $29.74 | $2,379.20 |
| Step 4 | $64,016 | $30.67 | $2,453.60 |
| Step 5 | $65,956 | $31.60 | $2,528.00 |
| Step 6 | $67,895 | $32.53 | $2,602.40 |
| Step 7 | $69,835 | $33.46 | $2,676.80 |
| Step 8 | $71,775 | $34.39 | $2,751.20 |
| Step 9 | $73,714 | $35.32 | $2,825.60 |
| Step 10 | $75,654 | $36.25 | $2,900.00 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Huntsville-Decatur, AL-TN locality | 21.91% |
| Adjusted annual | $65,956 |
| Per month | $5,496 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,528.00 |
| Hourly | $31.60 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-9 in Huntsville-Decatur
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Huntsville-Decatur?
For 2026, GS-8 in Huntsville-Decatur ranges from $58,197 at the first step to $75,654 at the top step, with $65,956 near the middle.
How is Huntsville-Decatur locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.