2015 GS-12 Pay in Alaska
GS-12 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-12 pay scale. That means a GS-12 Step 1 salary jumps from $61,486 on the base table to $76,667 in Alaska.
2015 GS-12 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-12 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,667 | $2,948.73 | $36.74 | +$15,181 |
| Step 2 | $79,223 | $3,047.04 | $37.96 | +$15,687 |
| Step 3 | $81,779 | $3,145.35 | $39.18 | +$16,193 |
| Step 4 | $84,335 | $3,243.65 | $40.41 | +$16,699 |
| Step 5 | $86,891 | $3,341.96 | $41.63 | +$17,205 |
| Step 6 | $89,448 | $3,440.31 | $42.86 | +$17,712 |
| Step 7 | $92,004 | $3,538.62 | $44.08 | +$18,218 |
| Step 8 | $94,560 | $3,636.92 | $45.31 | +$18,724 |
| Step 9 | $97,116 | $3,735.23 | $46.53 | +$19,230 |
| Step 10 | $99,672 | $3,833.54 | $47.76 | +$19,736 |
2015 GS-12 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-12 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $76,667 | $2,948.73 | $36.74 | +$15,181 |
| Step 2 | $79,223 | $3,047.04 | $37.96 | +$15,687 |
| Step 3 | $81,779 | $3,145.35 | $39.18 | +$16,193 |
| Step 4 | $84,335 | $3,243.65 | $40.41 | +$16,699 |
| Step 5 | $86,891 | $3,341.96 | $41.63 | +$17,205 |
| Step 6 | $89,448 | $3,440.31 | $42.86 | +$17,712 |
| Step 7 | $92,004 | $3,538.62 | $44.08 | +$18,218 |
| Step 8 | $94,560 | $3,636.92 | $45.31 | +$18,724 |
| Step 9 | $97,116 | $3,735.23 | $46.53 | +$19,230 |
| Step 10 | $99,672 | $3,833.54 | $47.76 | +$19,736 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-12 in Alaska: what to expect
Experienced professionals and working-level experts. This is the most common GS grade for mid-career federal employees. Many policy, acquisition, engineering and scientific specialists sit at GS-12.
For 2015, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-12 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-11 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-13 requires a GS-13 vacancy and selection on merit.
The rough military equivalent for GS-12 is O-5 Lieutenant Colonel, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-12 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,949 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $3,834. 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-12 Alaska page.
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GS-12 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-12 make in Alaska?
In 2015, a GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $76,667 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $99,672. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-12 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-12 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-12 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $15,181 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-12 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-12 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $2,949 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.