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$25,209 GS-2 Step 1 in Alaska (2014)
$31,720 GS-2 Step 10 in Alaska (2014)
+$4,992 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-2 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-2 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $25,209 $969.58 $12.08 +$4,992
Step 2 $25,808 $992.62 $12.37 +$5,110
Step 3 $26,643 $1,024.73 $12.77 +$5,276
Step 4 $27,350 $1,051.92 $13.10 +$5,416
Step 5 $27,655 $1,063.65 $13.25 +$5,476
Step 6 $28,468 $1,094.92 $13.64 +$5,637
Step 7 $29,281 $1,126.19 $14.03 +$5,798
Step 8 $30,094 $1,157.46 $14.42 +$5,959
Step 9 $30,907 $1,188.73 $14.81 +$6,120
Step 10 $31,720 $1,220.00 $15.20 +$6,281

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-2 Step 1 $20,217
  • Alaska GS-2 Step 1 $25,209
  • Locality add-on +$4,992
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-2 Step 10 $25,439
  • Alaska GS-2 Step 10 $31,720

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-2 in Alaska: what to expect

Basic clerical, file-room and light-labor assignments. Often a starting point for summer hires and interns.

For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-2 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.

Qualifications and career path

Minimum qualifications. High school or equivalent, or three months of general experience.

Promotion path. Most GS-2 employees advance to GS-3 after one year.

The rough military equivalent for GS-2 is E-3 Private First Class, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-2 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $970 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,220. 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-2 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-2 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-2 make in Alaska?
    In 2014, a GS-2 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $25,209 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $31,720. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-2 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-2 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-2 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $4,992 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-2 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-2 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $970 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.