2015 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
GS-13 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-13 pay scale. That means a GS-13 Step 1 salary jumps from $73,115 on the base table to $91,167 in Alaska.
2015 GS-13 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-13 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,167 | $3,506.42 | $43.68 | +$18,052 |
| Step 2 | $94,206 | $3,623.31 | $45.14 | +$18,654 |
| Step 3 | $97,244 | $3,740.15 | $46.60 | +$19,255 |
| Step 4 | $100,283 | $3,857.04 | $48.05 | +$19,857 |
| Step 5 | $103,322 | $3,973.92 | $49.51 | +$20,459 |
| Step 6 | $106,361 | $4,090.81 | $50.96 | +$21,061 |
| Step 7 | $109,399 | $4,207.65 | $52.42 | +$21,662 |
| Step 8 | $112,438 | $4,324.54 | $53.88 | +$22,264 |
| Step 9 | $115,477 | $4,441.42 | $55.33 | +$22,866 |
| Step 10 | $118,515 | $4,558.27 | $56.79 | +$23,467 |
2015 GS-13 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-13 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $91,167 | $3,506.42 | $43.68 | +$18,052 |
| Step 2 | $94,206 | $3,623.31 | $45.14 | +$18,654 |
| Step 3 | $97,244 | $3,740.15 | $46.60 | +$19,255 |
| Step 4 | $100,283 | $3,857.04 | $48.05 | +$19,857 |
| Step 5 | $103,322 | $3,973.92 | $49.51 | +$20,459 |
| Step 6 | $106,361 | $4,090.81 | $50.96 | +$21,061 |
| Step 7 | $109,399 | $4,207.65 | $52.42 | +$21,662 |
| Step 8 | $112,438 | $4,324.54 | $53.88 | +$22,264 |
| Step 9 | $115,477 | $4,441.42 | $55.33 | +$22,866 |
| Step 10 | $118,515 | $4,558.27 | $56.79 | +$23,467 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-13 in Alaska: what to expect
Senior specialists, first-line supervisors and subject-matter experts. Many IT, acquisition, legal and program-manager roles live at GS-13.
For 2015, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-13 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-12 level.
Promotion path. Competitive promotion to GS-14 requires a GS-14 vacancy, often with supervisory responsibilities.
The rough military equivalent for GS-13 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-13 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,506 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $4,558. 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-13 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-13 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-13 make in Alaska?
In 2015, a GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $91,167 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $118,515. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-13 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-13 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-13 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $18,052 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-13 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-13 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $3,506 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.