GS-15 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-15 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-15 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $149,436 | $71.60 | $5,728.00 |
| Step 2 | $154,418 | $73.99 | $5,919.20 |
| Step 3 | $159,399 | $76.38 | $6,110.40 |
| Step 4 | $164,381 | $78.76 | $6,300.80 |
| Step 5 | $169,362 | $81.15 | $6,492.00 |
| Step 6 | $174,344 | $83.54 | $6,683.20 |
| Step 7 | $179,325 | $85.92 | $6,873.60 |
| Step 8 | $184,307 | $88.31 | $7,064.80 |
| Step 9 | $189,288 | $90.70 | $7,256.00 |
| Step 10 | $194,270 | $93.09 | $7,447.20 |
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) | $143,236 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $169,362 |
| Per month | $14,114 |
| Bi-weekly | $6,492.00 |
| Hourly | $81.15 |
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-15 in every locality
- GS-14 in Birmingham-Hoover
- 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 Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-15 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $149,436 at the first step to $194,270 at the top step, with $169,362 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-15 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-15 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.