GS-10 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-10 pay in the Birmingham-Hoover locality pay area for 2026. The Birmingham-Hoover area adds 18.24% in locality pay on top of the GS-10 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $68,655 | $32.90 | $2,632.00 |
| Step 2 | $70,943 | $33.99 | $2,719.20 |
| Step 3 | $73,231 | $35.09 | $2,807.20 |
| Step 4 | $75,519 | $36.19 | $2,895.20 |
| Step 5 | $77,807 | $37.28 | $2,982.40 |
| Step 6 | $80,095 | $38.38 | $3,070.40 |
| Step 7 | $82,383 | $39.47 | $3,157.60 |
| Step 8 | $84,670 | $40.57 | $3,245.60 |
| Step 9 | $86,958 | $41.67 | $3,333.60 |
| Step 10 | $89,246 | $42.76 | $3,420.80 |
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) | $65,804 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $77,807 |
| Per month | $6,484 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,982.40 |
| Hourly | $37.28 |
Adjusted = base × (1 + locality %), rounded to the nearest dollar. Hourly = annual ÷ 2087; bi-weekly = hourly × 80.
Related pay tables
- Full Birmingham-Hoover GS scale
- GS-10 in every locality
- GS-9 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-11 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-10 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-10 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-10 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-10 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-10 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $68,655 at the first step to $89,246 at the top step, with $77,807 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-10 base rate is multiplied by one plus the Birmingham-Hoover locality percentage of 18.24%, 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 Birmingham-Hoover rate remained 18.24%.
Is this before or after tax?
The GS-10 figures for Birmingham-Hoover are gross 2026 amounts, before tax and withholding.
Source: OPM Salary Table 2026-BH · effective January 11, 2026 · Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL, 18.24% 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.