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$63,390 GS-10 Step 1 in Birmingham (2023)
$82,410 GS-10 Step 10 in Birmingham (2023)
+$9,400 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2023 GS-10 pay table for Birmingham

Each step below already includes the 17.41% 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 $63,390 $2,438.08 $30.37 +$9,400
Step 2 $65,503 $2,519.35 $31.39 +$9,713
Step 3 $67,616 $2,600.62 $32.40 +$10,026
Step 4 $69,730 $2,681.92 $33.41 +$10,340
Step 5 $71,843 $2,763.19 $34.42 +$10,653
Step 6 $73,957 $2,844.50 $35.44 +$10,967
Step 7 $76,070 $2,925.77 $36.45 +$11,280
Step 8 $78,183 $3,007.04 $37.46 +$11,593
Step 9 $80,297 $3,088.35 $38.47 +$11,907
Step 10 $82,410 $3,169.62 $39.49 +$12,220
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Birmingham pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $53,990
  • Birmingham GS-10 Step 1 $63,390
  • Locality add-on +$9,400
  • Adjustment percent 17.41%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $70,190
  • Birmingham GS-10 Step 10 $82,410

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 2023, the Birmingham pay area adds a 17.41% 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 $2,438 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,170. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2023 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 2023, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Birmingham earns $63,390 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $82,410. This is 17.41% 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 2023, it is 17.41%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $9,400 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 $2,438 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.