2014 GS-7 Pay in Alaska
GS-7 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-7 pay scale. That means a GS-7 Step 1 salary jumps from $34,319 on the base table to $42,792 in Alaska.
2014 GS-7 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-7 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,792 | $1,645.85 | $20.50 | +$8,473 |
| Step 2 | $44,219 | $1,700.73 | $21.19 | +$8,756 |
| Step 3 | $45,645 | $1,755.58 | $21.87 | +$9,038 |
| Step 4 | $47,072 | $1,810.46 | $22.55 | +$9,321 |
| Step 5 | $48,498 | $1,865.31 | $23.24 | +$9,603 |
| Step 6 | $49,925 | $1,920.19 | $23.92 | +$9,886 |
| Step 7 | $51,351 | $1,975.04 | $24.61 | +$10,168 |
| Step 8 | $52,778 | $2,029.92 | $25.29 | +$10,451 |
| Step 9 | $54,204 | $2,084.77 | $25.97 | +$10,733 |
| Step 10 | $55,630 | $2,139.62 | $26.66 | +$11,015 |
2014 GS-7 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-7 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $42,792 | $1,645.85 | $20.50 | +$8,473 |
| Step 2 | $44,219 | $1,700.73 | $21.19 | +$8,756 |
| Step 3 | $45,645 | $1,755.58 | $21.87 | +$9,038 |
| Step 4 | $47,072 | $1,810.46 | $22.55 | +$9,321 |
| Step 5 | $48,498 | $1,865.31 | $23.24 | +$9,603 |
| Step 6 | $49,925 | $1,920.19 | $23.92 | +$9,886 |
| Step 7 | $51,351 | $1,975.04 | $24.61 | +$10,168 |
| Step 8 | $52,778 | $2,029.92 | $25.29 | +$10,451 |
| Step 9 | $54,204 | $2,084.77 | $25.97 | +$10,733 |
| Step 10 | $55,630 | $2,139.62 | $26.66 | +$11,015 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-7 in Alaska: what to expect
Entry-level professional roles for college graduates with superior academic achievement, plus more senior technician positions.
For 2014, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-7 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, one year of graduate study, or one year of GS-5-equivalent experience.
Promotion path. Usual career-ladder promotion to GS-9 after one year of specialized experience.
The rough military equivalent for GS-7 is O-2 First Lieutenant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-7 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,646 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,140. 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-7 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-7 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-7 make in Alaska?
In 2014, a GS-7 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $42,792 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $55,630. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-7 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-7 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-7 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $8,473 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-7 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-7 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,646 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.