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$76,926 GS-12 Step 1 in BIRMINGHAM (2020)
$100,008 GS-12 Step 10 in BIRMINGHAM (2020)
+$10,759 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2020 GS-12 pay table for BIRMINGHAM

Each step below already includes the 16.26% locality adjustment. The "Locality add-on" column shows how much locality pay is adding compared with the base GS-12 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $76,926 $2,958.69 $36.86 +$10,759
Step 2 $79,490 $3,057.31 $38.09 +$11,117
Step 3 $82,055 $3,155.96 $39.32 +$11,476
Step 4 $84,620 $3,254.62 $40.55 +$11,835
Step 5 $87,185 $3,353.27 $41.78 +$12,194
Step 6 $89,749 $3,451.88 $43.00 +$12,552
Step 7 $92,314 $3,550.54 $44.23 +$12,911
Step 8 $94,879 $3,649.19 $45.46 +$13,270
Step 9 $97,443 $3,747.81 $46.69 +$13,628
Step 10 $100,008 $3,846.46 $47.92 +$13,987
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BIRMINGHAM pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,167
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-12 Step 1 $76,926
  • Locality add-on +$10,759
  • Adjustment percent 16.26%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,021
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-12 Step 10 $100,008

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-12 in BIRMINGHAM: what to expect

Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.

For 2020, the BIRMINGHAM pay area adds a 16.26% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. One year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.

The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in BIRMINGHAM

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $2,959 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,846. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2020 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-12 BIRMINGHAM page.

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GS-12 in BIRMINGHAM questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in BIRMINGHAM?
    In 2020, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns $76,926 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $100,008. This is 16.26% higher than the base GS-12 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 in BIRMINGHAM?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BIRMINGHAM in 2020, it is 16.26%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,759 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in BIRMINGHAM?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $2,959 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.