GS-5 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-5 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-5 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $41,146 | $19.72 | $1,577.60 |
| Step 2 | $42,518 | $20.37 | $1,629.60 |
| Step 3 | $43,890 | $21.03 | $1,682.40 |
| Step 4 | $45,261 | $21.69 | $1,735.20 |
| Step 5 | $46,633 | $22.34 | $1,787.20 |
| Step 6 | $48,004 | $23.00 | $1,840.00 |
| Step 7 | $49,376 | $23.66 | $1,892.80 |
| Step 8 | $50,747 | $24.32 | $1,945.60 |
| Step 9 | $52,119 | $24.97 | $1,997.60 |
| Step 10 | $53,491 | $25.63 | $2,050.40 |
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) | $39,439 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $46,633 |
| Per month | $3,886 |
| Bi-weekly | $1,787.20 |
| Hourly | $22.34 |
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-5 in every locality
- GS-4 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-6 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-5 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-5 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-5 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-5 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-5 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $41,146 at the first step to $53,491 at the top step, with $46,633 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-5 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-5 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.