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$91,167 GS-13 Step 1 in Alaska (2015)
$118,515 GS-13 Step 10 in Alaska (2015)
+$18,052 Locality add-on at Step 1 vs. base

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

  • Base GS-13 Step 1 $73,115
  • Alaska GS-13 Step 1 $91,167
  • Locality add-on +$18,052
  • Adjustment percent 24.69%
  • Base GS-13 Step 10 $95,048
  • Alaska GS-13 Step 10 $118,515

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-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

  • 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.