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$35,359 GS-5 Step 1 in BIRMINGHAM (2021)
$45,969 GS-5 Step 10 in BIRMINGHAM (2021)
+$4,945 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2021 GS-5 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-5 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $35,359 $1,359.96 $16.94 +$4,945
Step 2 $36,538 $1,405.31 $17.51 +$5,110
Step 3 $37,717 $1,450.65 $18.07 +$5,275
Step 4 $38,896 $1,496.00 $18.64 +$5,440
Step 5 $40,075 $1,541.35 $19.20 +$5,605
Step 6 $41,254 $1,586.69 $19.77 +$5,770
Step 7 $42,433 $1,632.04 $20.33 +$5,935
Step 8 $43,611 $1,677.35 $20.90 +$6,099
Step 9 $44,790 $1,722.69 $21.46 +$6,264
Step 10 $45,969 $1,768.04 $22.03 +$6,429
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more BIRMINGHAM pays

  • Base GS-5 Step 1 $30,414
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-5 Step 1 $35,359
  • Locality add-on +$4,945
  • Adjustment percent 16.26%
  • Base GS-5 Step 10 $39,540
  • BIRMINGHAM GS-5 Step 10 $45,969

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-5 in BIRMINGHAM: what to expect

Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.

For 2021, the BIRMINGHAM pay area adds a 16.26% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.

Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.

The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in BIRMINGHAM

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $1,360 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,768. 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-5 BIRMINGHAM page.

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GS-5 in BIRMINGHAM questions

  • How much does a GS-5 make in BIRMINGHAM?
    In 2021, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns $35,359 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,969. This is 16.26% higher than the base GS-5 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,945 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in BIRMINGHAM?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in BIRMINGHAM earns roughly $1,360 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.