2014 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $72,391 on the base table to $90,264 in Alaska.
2014 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Alaska.
| 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 |
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
Step-increase waiting periods
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
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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.