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$90,264 GS-13 Step 1 in Alaska (2014)
$117,343 GS-13 Step 10 in Alaska (2014)
+$17,873 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-13 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-13 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $90,264 $3,471.69 $43.25 +$17,873
Step 2 $93,273 $3,587.42 $44.69 +$18,469
Step 3 $96,282 $3,703.15 $46.13 +$19,065
Step 4 $99,291 $3,818.88 $47.58 +$19,661
Step 5 $102,299 $3,934.58 $49.02 +$20,256
Step 6 $105,308 $4,050.31 $50.46 +$20,852
Step 7 $108,317 $4,166.04 $51.90 +$21,448
Step 8 $111,326 $4,281.77 $53.34 +$22,044
Step 9 $114,334 $4,397.46 $54.78 +$22,639
Step 10 $117,343 $4,513.19 $56.23 +$23,235

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $72,391
  • Alaska GS-13 Step 1 $90,264
  • Locality add-on +$17,873
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $94,108
  • Alaska GS-13 Step 10 $117,343

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-13 in Alaska: what to expect

Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.

For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.

The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,472 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,513. 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-13 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-13 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-13 make in Alaska?
    In 2014, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $90,264 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $117,343. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-13 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $17,873 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,472 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.