2015 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
GS-10 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-10 pay scale. That means a GS-10 Step 1 salary jumps from $46,691 on the base table to $58,219 in Alaska.
2015 GS-10 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-10 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,219 | $2,239.19 | $27.90 | +$11,528 |
| Step 2 | $60,159 | $2,313.81 | $28.83 | +$11,912 |
| Step 3 | $62,099 | $2,388.42 | $29.76 | +$12,296 |
| Step 4 | $64,040 | $2,463.08 | $30.69 | +$12,681 |
| Step 5 | $65,980 | $2,537.69 | $31.61 | +$13,065 |
| Step 6 | $67,920 | $2,612.31 | $32.54 | +$13,449 |
| Step 7 | $69,860 | $2,686.92 | $33.47 | +$13,833 |
| Step 8 | $71,800 | $2,761.54 | $34.40 | +$14,217 |
| Step 9 | $73,740 | $2,836.15 | $35.33 | +$14,601 |
| Step 10 | $75,681 | $2,910.81 | $36.26 | +$14,986 |
2015 GS-10 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-10 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $58,219 | $2,239.19 | $27.90 | +$11,528 |
| Step 2 | $60,159 | $2,313.81 | $28.83 | +$11,912 |
| Step 3 | $62,099 | $2,388.42 | $29.76 | +$12,296 |
| Step 4 | $64,040 | $2,463.08 | $30.69 | +$12,681 |
| Step 5 | $65,980 | $2,537.69 | $31.61 | +$13,065 |
| Step 6 | $67,920 | $2,612.31 | $32.54 | +$13,449 |
| Step 7 | $69,860 | $2,686.92 | $33.47 | +$13,833 |
| Step 8 | $71,800 | $2,761.54 | $34.40 | +$14,217 |
| Step 9 | $73,740 | $2,836.15 | $35.33 | +$14,601 |
| Step 10 | $75,681 | $2,910.81 | $36.26 | +$14,986 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-10 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior technician and supervisory positions, and full-performance roles in a handful of occupations such as Border Patrol and IT.
For 2015, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-10 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-9 level, plus agency-specific requirements.
Promotion path. Promoted to GS-11 after one year of creditable experience in grade.
The rough military equivalent for GS-10 is O-4 Major, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-10 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,239 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $2,911. Actual take-home will be lower after federal tax, state tax, TSP contributions, retirement and health insurance deductions.
Note. This is the archived 2015 table. For current pay, open the latest GS-10 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-10 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-10 make in Alaska?
In 2015, a GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $58,219 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $75,681. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-10 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-10 in Alaska?
The locality adjustment is the same for every grade and step within a pay area. For Alaska in 2015, it is 24.69%. On a GS-10 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $11,528 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-10 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-10 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,239 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.