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$38,508 GS-6 Step 1 in Alaska (2014)
$50,056 GS-6 Step 10 in Alaska (2014)
+$7,625 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

2014 GS-6 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-6 table.

Step Annual salary Biweekly pay Hourly rate Locality add-on
Step 1 $38,508 $1,481.08 $18.45 +$7,625
Step 2 $39,791 $1,530.42 $19.07 +$7,879
Step 3 $41,074 $1,579.77 $19.68 +$8,133
Step 4 $42,357 $1,629.12 $20.30 +$8,387
Step 5 $43,640 $1,678.46 $20.91 +$8,641
Step 6 $44,923 $1,727.81 $21.53 +$8,895
Step 7 $46,206 $1,777.15 $22.14 +$9,149
Step 8 $47,489 $1,826.50 $22.75 +$9,403
Step 9 $48,772 $1,875.85 $23.37 +$9,657
Step 10 $50,056 $1,925.23 $23.98 +$9,912

Base vs. locality comparison

How much more Alaska pays

  • Base GS-6 Step 1 $30,883
  • Alaska GS-6 Step 1 $38,508
  • Locality add-on +$7,625
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-6 Step 10 $40,144
  • Alaska GS-6 Step 10 $50,056

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-6 in Alaska: what to expect

Experienced technicians and mid-level administrative support, including contract specialists, paralegals, medical technicians and HR specialists.

For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-6 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-5 level, or a master's degree for some series.

Promotion path. Promoted to GS-7 after one year of creditable experience in the grade.

The rough military equivalent for GS-6 is O-1 Second Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.

Biweekly take-home for GS-6 in Alaska

Before taxes and deductions, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,481 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,925. 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-6 Alaska page.

Other grades in Alaska

GS-6 in Alaska questions

  • How much does a GS-6 make in Alaska?
    In 2014, a GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $38,508 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $50,056. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-6 salary.
  • What is the locality adjustment for GS-6 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-6 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $7,625 per year.
  • What is the biweekly pay for GS-6 in Alaska?
    Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-6 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,481 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.