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$62,290 GS-11 Step 1 in BIRMINGHAM (2019)
$80,982 GS-11 Step 10 in BIRMINGHAM (2019)
+$8,485 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2019 GS-11 pay table for BIRMINGHAM

Each step below already includes the 15.77% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-11 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $62,290 $2,395.77 $29.85 +$8,485
Step 2 $64,367 $2,475.65 $30.84 +$8,768
Step 3 $66,444 $2,555.54 $31.84 +$9,051
Step 4 $68,521 $2,635.42 $32.83 +$9,334
Step 5 $70,598 $2,715.31 $33.83 +$9,617
Step 6 $72,675 $2,795.19 $34.82 +$9,900
Step 7 $74,752 $2,875.08 $35.82 +$10,183
Step 8 $76,828 $2,954.92 $36.81 +$10,465
Step 9 $78,905 $3,034.81 $37.81 +$10,748
Step 10 $80,982 $3,114.69 $38.80 +$11,031
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BIRMINGHAM pays

  • Base GS-11 Step 1 $53,805
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-11 Step 1 $62,290
  • Locality add-on +$8,485
  • Adjustment percent 15.77%
  • Base GS-11 Step 10 $69,951
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-11 Step 10 $80,982

Step-increase waiting periods

  • Step 1 → Step 2 52 weeks
  • Step 2 → Step 3 52 weeks
  • Step 3 → Step 4 52 weeks
  • Step 4 → Step 5 104 weeks
  • Step 5 → Step 6 104 weeks
  • Step 6 → Step 7 104 weeks
  • Step 7 → Step 8 156 weeks
  • Step 8 → Step 9 156 weeks
  • Step 9 → Step 10 156 weeks

GS-11 in BIRMINGHAM: what to expect

Full performance for most professional careers: budget analysts, program managers, engineers, IT specialists and criminal investigators.

For 2019, the BIRMINGHAM pay area adds a 15.77% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-11 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or one year of specialized experience at the GS-9 level.

Promotion path. Typical career ladder peak for entry-level hires; competitive promotion to GS-12 requires vacancy and supervisory selection.

The rough military equivalent for GS-11 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-11 in BIRMINGHAM

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $2,396 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,115. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2019 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-11 BIRMINGHAM page.

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GS-11 in BIRMINGHAM questions

  • How much does a GS-11 make in BIRMINGHAM?
    In 2019, a GS-11 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns $62,290 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $80,982. This is 15.77% higher than the base GS-11 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-11 in BIRMINGHAM?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BIRMINGHAM in 2019, it is 15.77%. On a GS-11 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,485 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-11 in BIRMINGHAM?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-11 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $2,396 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.