GS-2 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-2 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-2 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $30,025 | $14.39 | $1,151.20 |
| Step 2 | $30,739 | $14.73 | $1,178.40 |
| Step 3 | $31,734 | $15.21 | $1,216.80 |
| Step 4 | $32,575 | $15.61 | $1,248.80 |
| Step 5 | $32,939 | $15.78 | $1,262.40 |
| Step 6 | $33,908 | $16.25 | $1,300.00 |
| Step 7 | $34,876 | $16.71 | $1,336.80 |
| Step 8 | $35,844 | $17.17 | $1,373.60 |
| Step 9 | $36,813 | $17.64 | $1,411.20 |
| Step 10 | $37,781 | $18.10 | $1,448.00 |
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) | $27,858 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $32,939 |
| Per month | $2,745 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,262.40 |
| Hourly | $15.78 |
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-2 in every locality
- GS-1 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-3 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-2 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-2 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-2 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-2 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-2 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $30,025 at the first step to $37,781 at the top step, with $32,939 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-2 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-2 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.