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$59,000 GS-10 Step 1 in BIRMINGHAM (2021)
$76,704 GS-10 Step 10 in BIRMINGHAM (2021)
+$8,252 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-10 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-10 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $59,000 $2,269.23 $28.27 +$8,252
Step 2 $60,967 $2,344.88 $29.21 +$8,527
Step 3 $62,934 $2,420.54 $30.16 +$8,802
Step 4 $64,901 $2,496.19 $31.10 +$9,077
Step 5 $66,868 $2,571.85 $32.04 +$9,352
Step 6 $68,835 $2,647.50 $32.98 +$9,627
Step 7 $70,802 $2,723.15 $33.93 +$9,902
Step 8 $72,769 $2,798.81 $34.87 +$10,177
Step 9 $74,737 $2,874.50 $35.81 +$10,453
Step 10 $76,704 $2,950.15 $36.75 +$10,728
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BIRMINGHAM pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $50,748
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-10 Step 1 $59,000
  • Locality add-on +$8,252
  • Adjustment percent 16.26%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $65,976
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-10 Step 10 $76,704

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-10 in BIRMINGHAM: what to expect

Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.

For 2021, the BIRMINGHAM pay area adds a 16.26% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-10 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-10 in BIRMINGHAM

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $2,269 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,950. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2021 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 BIRMINGHAM page.

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GS-10 in BIRMINGHAM questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in BIRMINGHAM?
    In 2021, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns $59,000 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $76,704. This is 16.26% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in BIRMINGHAM?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For BIRMINGHAM in 2021, it is 16.26%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,252 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in BIRMINGHAM?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $2,269 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.