GS-8 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-8 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-8 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $56,445 | $27.05 | $2,164.00 |
| Step 2 | $58,327 | $27.95 | $2,236.00 |
| Step 3 | $60,208 | $28.85 | $2,308.00 |
| Step 4 | $62,089 | $29.75 | $2,380.00 |
| Step 5 | $63,970 | $30.65 | $2,452.00 |
| Step 6 | $65,851 | $31.55 | $2,524.00 |
| Step 7 | $67,733 | $32.45 | $2,596.00 |
| Step 8 | $69,614 | $33.36 | $2,668.80 |
| Step 9 | $71,495 | $34.26 | $2,740.80 |
| Step 10 | $73,376 | $35.16 | $2,812.80 |
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) | $54,102 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $63,970 |
| Per month | $5,331 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,452.00 |
| Hourly | $30.65 |
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-8 in every locality
- GS-7 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-9 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-8 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-8 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-8 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-8 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-8 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $56,445 at the first step to $73,376 at the top step, with $63,970 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-8 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-8 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.