GS-13 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-13 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-13 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $107,510 | $51.51 | $4,120.80 |
| Step 2 | $111,094 | $53.23 | $4,258.40 |
| Step 3 | $114,677 | $54.95 | $4,396.00 |
| Step 4 | $118,261 | $56.67 | $4,533.60 |
| Step 5 | $121,845 | $58.38 | $4,670.40 |
| Step 6 | $125,429 | $60.10 | $4,808.00 |
| Step 7 | $129,013 | $61.82 | $4,945.60 |
| Step 8 | $132,597 | $63.53 | $5,082.40 |
| Step 9 | $136,181 | $65.25 | $5,220.00 |
| Step 10 | $139,764 | $66.97 | $5,357.60 |
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) | $103,049 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $121,845 |
| Per month | $10,154 |
| Bi-weekly | $4,670.40 |
| Hourly | $58.38 |
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-13 in every locality
- GS-12 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-14 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-13 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-13 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-13 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-13 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-13 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $107,510 at the first step to $139,764 at the top step, with $121,845 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-13 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-13 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.