GS-11 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-11 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-11 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,431 | $36.14 | $2,891.20 |
| Step 2 | $77,946 | $37.35 | $2,988.00 |
| Step 3 | $80,461 | $38.55 | $3,084.00 |
| Step 4 | $82,976 | $39.76 | $3,180.80 |
| Step 5 | $85,491 | $40.96 | $3,276.80 |
| Step 6 | $88,006 | $42.17 | $3,373.60 |
| Step 7 | $90,521 | $43.37 | $3,469.60 |
| Step 8 | $93,036 | $44.58 | $3,566.40 |
| Step 9 | $95,551 | $45.78 | $3,662.40 |
| Step 10 | $98,066 | $46.99 | $3,759.20 |
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 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $85,491 |
| Per month | $7,124 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,276.80 |
| Hourly | $40.96 |
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-11 in every locality
- GS-10 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-12 in Birmingham-Hoover
- 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 Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-11 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $75,431 at the first step to $98,066 at the top step, with $85,491 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-11 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-11 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.