GS-12 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-12 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-12 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $90,410 | $43.32 | $3,465.60 |
| Step 2 | $93,424 | $44.76 | $3,580.80 |
| Step 3 | $96,438 | $46.21 | $3,696.80 |
| Step 4 | $99,452 | $47.65 | $3,812.00 |
| Step 5 | $102,466 | $49.10 | $3,928.00 |
| Step 6 | $105,480 | $50.54 | $4,043.20 |
| Step 7 | $108,493 | $51.99 | $4,159.20 |
| Step 8 | $111,507 | $53.43 | $4,274.40 |
| Step 9 | $114,521 | $54.87 | $4,389.60 |
| Step 10 | $117,535 | $56.32 | $4,505.60 |
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) | $86,659 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $102,466 |
| Per month | $8,539 |
| Bi-weekly | $3,928.00 |
| Hourly | $49.10 |
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-12 in every locality
- GS-11 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-13 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-12 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-12 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-12 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-12 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-12 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $90,410 at the first step to $117,535 at the top step, with $102,466 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-12 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-12 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.