2015 GS-5 Pay in Alaska
GS-5 employees with a duty station in State of Alaska earn 24.69% on top of the base GS-5 pay scale. That means a GS-5 Step 1 salary jumps from $27,982 on the base table to $34,891 in Alaska.
2015 GS-5 Pay in Alaska
Locality-adjusted GS-5 rates for State of Alaska.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,891 | $1,341.96 | $16.72 | +$6,909 |
| Step 2 | $36,054 | $1,386.69 | $17.28 | +$7,139 |
| Step 3 | $37,217 | $1,431.42 | $17.83 | +$7,369 |
| Step 4 | $38,381 | $1,476.19 | $18.39 | +$7,600 |
| Step 5 | $39,544 | $1,520.92 | $18.95 | +$7,830 |
| Step 6 | $40,708 | $1,565.69 | $19.51 | +$8,061 |
| Step 7 | $41,871 | $1,610.42 | $20.06 | +$8,291 |
| Step 8 | $43,034 | $1,655.15 | $20.62 | +$8,521 |
| Step 9 | $44,198 | $1,699.92 | $21.18 | +$8,752 |
| Step 10 | $45,361 | $1,744.65 | $21.74 | +$8,982 |
2015 GS-5 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-5 table.
| Step | Annual salary | Biweekly pay | Hourly rate | Locality add-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | $34,891 | $1,341.96 | $16.72 | +$6,909 |
| Step 2 | $36,054 | $1,386.69 | $17.28 | +$7,139 |
| Step 3 | $37,217 | $1,431.42 | $17.83 | +$7,369 |
| Step 4 | $38,381 | $1,476.19 | $18.39 | +$7,600 |
| Step 5 | $39,544 | $1,520.92 | $18.95 | +$7,830 |
| Step 6 | $40,708 | $1,565.69 | $19.51 | +$8,061 |
| Step 7 | $41,871 | $1,610.42 | $20.06 | +$8,291 |
| Step 8 | $43,034 | $1,655.15 | $20.62 | +$8,521 |
| Step 9 | $44,198 | $1,699.92 | $21.18 | +$8,752 |
| Step 10 | $45,361 | $1,744.65 | $21.74 | +$8,982 |
Base vs. locality comparison
How much more Alaska pays
Step-increase waiting periods
GS-5 in Alaska: what to expect
Entry-level professional and administrative positions, including many recent college graduates hired into program, budget, or HR roles.
For 2015, the Alaska pay area adds a 24.69% locality adjustment on top of the nationwide base GS schedule. Every GS-5 employee assigned to this area benefits from that same percentage, regardless of step or series.
Qualifications and career path
Minimum qualifications. A bachelor's degree, three years of general experience, or one year at the GS-4 level.
Promotion path. GS-5 is a common ladder start. Typical progression is GS-5 → GS-7 → GS-9.
The rough military equivalent for GS-5 is E-6 Staff Sergeant, useful for comparing GS roles against enlisted and officer ranks when looking at pay or authority level.
Biweekly take-home for GS-5 in Alaska
Before taxes and deductions, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,342 per biweekly pay period. At Step 10 that rises to $1,745. 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-5 Alaska page.
Other grades in Alaska
GS-5 in Alaska questions
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How much does a GS-5 make in Alaska?
In 2015, a GS-5 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns $34,891 per year. At Step 10 the salary reaches $45,361. This is 24.69% higher than the base GS-5 salary. -
What is the locality adjustment for GS-5 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-5 Step 1 salary that translates to an extra $6,909 per year. -
What is the biweekly pay for GS-5 in Alaska?
Biweekly pay is annual salary divided by 26. A GS-5 Step 1 employee in Alaska earns roughly $1,342 per pay period before tax and retirement deductions.