GS-7 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-7 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-7 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $50,969 | $24.42 | $1,953.60 |
| Step 2 | $52,668 | $25.24 | $2,019.20 |
| Step 3 | $54,367 | $26.05 | $2,084.00 |
| Step 4 | $56,066 | $26.86 | $2,148.80 |
| Step 5 | $57,765 | $27.68 | $2,214.40 |
| Step 6 | $59,464 | $28.49 | $2,279.20 |
| Step 7 | $61,163 | $29.31 | $2,344.80 |
| Step 8 | $62,862 | $30.12 | $2,409.60 |
| Step 9 | $64,561 | $30.93 | $2,474.40 |
| Step 10 | $66,261 | $31.75 | $2,540.00 |
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) | $48,854 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $57,765 |
| Per month | $4,814 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,214.40 |
| Hourly | $27.68 |
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-7 in every locality
- GS-6 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-8 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-7 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-7 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-7 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-7 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-7 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $50,969 at the first step to $66,261 at the top step, with $57,765 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-7 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-7 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.