GS-6 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-6 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-6 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $45,866 | $21.98 | $1,758.40 |
| Step 2 | $47,395 | $22.71 | $1,816.80 |
| Step 3 | $48,924 | $23.44 | $1,875.20 |
| Step 4 | $50,453 | $24.17 | $1,933.60 |
| Step 5 | $51,982 | $24.91 | $1,992.80 |
| Step 6 | $53,511 | $25.64 | $2,051.20 |
| Step 7 | $55,040 | $26.37 | $2,109.60 |
| Step 8 | $56,568 | $27.10 | $2,168.00 |
| Step 9 | $58,097 | $27.84 | $2,227.20 |
| Step 10 | $59,626 | $28.57 | $2,285.60 |
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) | $43,963 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $51,982 |
| Per month | $4,332 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,992.80 |
| Hourly | $24.91 |
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-6 in every locality
- GS-5 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-7 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-6 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-6 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-6 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-6 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-6 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $45,866 at the first step to $59,626 at the top step, with $51,982 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-6 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-6 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.