2014 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
GS-15 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-15 pay scale. That means a GS-15 Step 1 salary jumps from $100,624 on the base table to $125,468 in Alaska.
2014 GS-15 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-15 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,468 | $4,825.69 | $60.12 | +$24,844 |
| Step 2 | $129,650 | $4,986.54 | $62.12 | +$25,672 |
| Step 3 | $133,832 | $5,147.38 | $64.13 | +$26,500 |
| Step 4 | $138,014 | $5,308.23 | $66.13 | +$27,328 |
| Step 5 | $142,196 | $5,469.08 | $68.13 | +$28,156 |
| Step 6 | $146,379 | $5,629.96 | $70.14 | +$28,985 |
| Step 7 | $150,561 | $5,790.81 | $72.14 | +$29,813 |
| Step 8 | $154,743 | $5,951.65 | $74.15 | +$30,641 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
2014 GS-15 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-15 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $125,468 | $4,825.69 | $60.12 | +$24,844 |
| Step 2 | $129,650 | $4,986.54 | $62.12 | +$25,672 |
| Step 3 | $133,832 | $5,147.38 | $64.13 | +$26,500 |
| Step 4 | $138,014 | $5,308.23 | $66.13 | +$27,328 |
| Step 5 | $142,196 | $5,469.08 | $68.13 | +$28,156 |
| Step 6 | $146,379 | $5,629.96 | $70.14 | +$28,985 |
| Step 7 | $150,561 | $5,790.81 | $72.14 | +$29,813 |
| Step 8 | $154,743 | $5,951.65 | $74.15 | +$30,641 |
| Step 9 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$29,644 |
| Step 10 | $157,100 | $6,042.31 | $75.28 | +$26,290 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-15 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior executives just below the Senior Executive Service. Division directors, senior scientists and agency experts typically top out at GS-15.
For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-15 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-14 level, plus demonstrated leadership.
Promotion path. Further advancement requires selection into the Senior Executive Service (SES).
The rough military equivalent for GS-15 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-15 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,826 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $6,042. 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-15 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-15 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-15 make in Alaska?
In 2014, a GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $125,468 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $157,100. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-15 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-15 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-15 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $24,844 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-15 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-15 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $4,826 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.