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$57,643 GS-10 Step 1 in Alaska (2014)
$74,936 GS-10 Step 10 in Alaska (2014)
+$11,414 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-10 pay table for Alaska

Each step below already includes the 24.69% 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 $57,643 $2,217.04 $27.62 +$11,414
Step 2 $59,564 $2,290.92 $28.54 +$11,794
Step 3 $61,486 $2,364.85 $29.46 +$12,175
Step 4 $63,407 $2,438.73 $30.38 +$12,555
Step 5 $65,329 $2,512.65 $31.30 +$12,936
Step 6 $67,250 $2,586.54 $32.22 +$13,316
Step 7 $69,172 $2,660.46 $33.14 +$13,697
Step 8 $71,093 $2,734.35 $34.06 +$14,077
Step 9 $73,015 $2,808.27 $34.99 +$14,458
Step 10 $74,936 $2,882.15 $35.91 +$14,838
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Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-10 Step 1 $46,229
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 1 $57,643
  • Locality add-on +$11,414
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-10 Step 10 $60,098
  • Alaska GS-10 Step 10 $74,936

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 Alaska: what to expect

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

For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% 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 Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,217 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,882. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.

Note. This is the archived 2014 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-10 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-10 make in Alaska?
    In 2014, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $57,643 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $74,936. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-10 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Alaska?
    The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2014, it is 24.69%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,414 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,217 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.