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$106,665 GS-14 Step 1 in Alaska (2014)
$138,659 GS-14 Step 10 in Alaska (2014)
+$21,121 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-14 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-14 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $106,665 $4,102.50 $51.11 +$21,121
Step 2 $110,220 $4,239.23 $52.81 +$21,825
Step 3 $113,775 $4,375.96 $54.52 +$22,529
Step 4 $117,330 $4,512.69 $56.22 +$23,233
Step 5 $120,884 $4,649.38 $57.92 +$23,936
Step 6 $124,439 $4,786.12 $59.63 +$24,640
Step 7 $127,994 $4,922.85 $61.33 +$25,344
Step 8 $131,549 $5,059.58 $63.03 +$26,048
Step 9 $135,104 $5,196.31 $64.74 +$26,752
Step 10 $138,659 $5,333.04 $66.44 +$27,456

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-14 Step 1 $85,544
  • Alaska GS-14 Step 1 $106,665
  • Locality add-on +$21,121
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-14 Step 10 $111,203
  • Alaska GS-14 Step 10 $138,659

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-14 in Alaska: what to expect

Supervisory managers, senior program leads and senior technical experts. Many agency branch chiefs sit at GS-14.

For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-14 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-13 level.

Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-15 is selective; many GS-14 employees reach this grade as a career peak.

The rough military equivalent for GS-14 is O-6 Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-14 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,103 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $5,333. 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-14 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-14 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-14 make in Alaska?
    In 2014, a GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $106,665 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $138,659. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-14 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-14 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-14 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $21,121 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-14 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-14 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,103 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.