2014 GS-12 Pay in Alaska
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $60,877 on the base table to $75,908 in Alaska.
2014 GS-12 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,908 | $2,919.54 | $36.37 | +$15,031 |
| Step 2 | $78,437 | $3,016.81 | $37.58 | +$15,531 |
| Step 3 | $80,967 | $3,114.12 | $38.80 | +$16,032 |
| Step 4 | $83,497 | $3,211.42 | $40.01 | +$16,533 |
| Step 5 | $86,027 | $3,308.73 | $41.22 | +$17,034 |
| Step 6 | $88,557 | $3,406.04 | $42.43 | +$17,535 |
| Step 7 | $91,087 | $3,503.35 | $43.64 | +$18,036 |
| Step 8 | $93,617 | $3,600.65 | $44.86 | +$18,537 |
| Step 9 | $96,147 | $3,697.96 | $46.07 | +$19,038 |
| Step 10 | $98,677 | $3,795.27 | $47.28 | +$19,539 |
2014 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $75,908 | $2,919.54 | $36.37 | +$15,031 |
| Step 2 | $78,437 | $3,016.81 | $37.58 | +$15,531 |
| Step 3 | $80,967 | $3,114.12 | $38.80 | +$16,032 |
| Step 4 | $83,497 | $3,211.42 | $40.01 | +$16,533 |
| Step 5 | $86,027 | $3,308.73 | $41.22 | +$17,034 |
| Step 6 | $88,557 | $3,406.04 | $42.43 | +$17,535 |
| Step 7 | $91,087 | $3,503.35 | $43.64 | +$18,036 |
| Step 8 | $93,617 | $3,600.65 | $44.86 | +$18,537 |
| Step 9 | $96,147 | $3,697.96 | $46.07 | +$19,038 |
| Step 10 | $98,677 | $3,795.27 | $47.28 | +$19,539 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Alaska: 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 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% 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 Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,920 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,795. 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-12 Alaska page.
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GS-12 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Alaska?
In 2014, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $75,908 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $98,677. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,031 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,920 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.