GS-9 Pay — Birmingham-Hoover (2026)
This page shows GS-9 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-9 base rate.
| Step | Annual | Hourly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $62,344 | $29.87 | $2,389.60 |
| Step 2 | $64,423 | $30.87 | $2,469.60 |
| Step 3 | $66,502 | $31.86 | $2,548.80 |
| Step 4 | $68,580 | $32.86 | $2,628.80 |
| Step 5 | $70,659 | $33.86 | $2,708.80 |
| Step 6 | $72,738 | $34.85 | $2,788.00 |
| Step 7 | $74,816 | $35.85 | $2,868.00 |
| Step 8 | $76,895 | $36.84 | $2,947.20 |
| Step 9 | $78,974 | $37.84 | $3,027.20 |
| Step 10 | $81,052 | $38.84 | $3,107.20 |
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) | $59,759 |
| Birmingham-Hoover-Talladega, AL locality | 18.24% |
| Adjusted annual | $70,659 |
| Per month | $5,888 |
| Bi-weekly | $2,708.80 |
| Hourly | $33.86 |
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-9 in every locality
- GS-8 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-10 in Birmingham-Hoover
- GS-9 in Rest of U.S.
- GS-9 in Washington-Baltimore
- GS-9 in New York-Newark
Frequently asked questions
How much does GS-9 make in Birmingham-Hoover?
For 2026, GS-9 in Birmingham-Hoover ranges from $62,344 at the first step to $81,052 at the top step, with $70,659 near the middle.
How is Birmingham-Hoover locality pay calculated?
The GS-9 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-9 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.