GS-14 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-14 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-14 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $127,044 | $60.87 | $4,869.60 |
| Step 2 | $131,280 | $62.90 | $5,032.00 |
| Step 3 | $135,515 | $64.93 | $5,194.40 |
| Step 4 | $139,750 | $66.96 | $5,356.80 |
| Step 5 | $143,986 | $68.99 | $5,519.20 |
| Step 6 | $148,221 | $71.02 | $5,681.60 |
| Step 7 | $152,456 | $73.05 | $5,844.00 |
| Step 8 | $156,692 | $75.08 | $6,006.40 |
| Step 9 | $160,927 | $77.11 | $6,168.80 |
| Step 10 | $165,162 | $79.14 | $6,331.20 |
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) | $121,774 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $143,986 |
| Per month | $11,999 |
| Bi-weekly | $5,519.20 |
| Hourly | $68.99 |
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-14 in every locality
- GS-13 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-15 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-14 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-14 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-14 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-14 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-14 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $127,044 at the first step to $165,162 at the top step, with $143,986 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-14 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-14 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.