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$77,695 GS-12 Step 1 in BIRMINGHAM (2021)
$101,008 GS-12 Step 10 in BIRMINGHAM (2021)
+$10,866 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 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 $77,695 $2,988.27 $37.23 +$10,866
Step 2 $80,286 $3,087.92 $38.47 +$11,229
Step 3 $82,876 $3,187.54 $39.71 +$11,591
Step 4 $85,466 $3,287.15 $40.95 +$11,953
Step 5 $88,056 $3,386.77 $42.19 +$12,315
Step 6 $90,647 $3,486.42 $43.43 +$12,678
Step 7 $93,237 $3,586.04 $44.68 +$13,040
Step 8 $95,827 $3,685.65 $45.92 +$13,402
Step 9 $98,418 $3,785.31 $47.16 +$13,765
Step 10 $101,008 $3,884.92 $48.40 +$14,127
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BIRMINGHAM pays

  • Base GS-12 Step 1 $66,829
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-12 Step 1 $77,695
  • Locality add-on +$10,866
  • Adjustment percent 16.26%
  • Base GS-12 Step 10 $86,881
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-12 Step 10 $101,008

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 2021, 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 $2,988 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,885. 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-12 BIRMINGHAM page.

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GS-12 in BIRMINGHAM questions

  • How much does a GS-12 make in BIRMINGHAM?
    In 2021, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns $77,695 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $101,008. 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 2021, it is 16.26%. On a GS-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $10,866 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 $2,988 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.